Molecular Assessment and Preclinical Studies (MAPS) Core

The MAPS Core is divided into two sections:


Molecular Assessment

We can assist investigators with a variety of laboratory protocols : tissue culture of > 100 different cell lines, Western blotting with custom or commercial antibodies, custom protein microarrays, normal mouse tissue arrays, molecular analysis of human cell lines and xenograft tissue samples by ELISA, immunoblotting, and modification-specific antibodies.


Preclinical Studies

Assistance with cancer studies in mice can include experimental design, drug toxicity assessment, drug efficacy in a variety of xenograft and syngenic mouse models; preparation of animal protocols; and education and training in use of animal models and surgical techniques needed for specialized animal studies. 

MAPS Core Poster

LOCATION


Molecular Assessment & Preclinical Studies (MAPS) Core
PO Box 800734
1300 Jefferson Park Ave.
2-16 Jordan Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22908 Phone: 434-982-6586
Fax: 434-982-0689


STAFF DIRECTORY


David L. Brautigan, Director

Phone: (434) 924-5892
Fax: (434) 243-2829
Email: db8g@virginia.edu

Miles Lankford, Molecular Assessments

Email: mfl5a@virginia.edu

Marya Dunlap-Brown, Preclinical Studies

Email: med4s@virginia.edu