The Office of Science and Technology (OST) is responsible for the NIAMS Labs core facilities (CORES). It provides and develops new technologies and advises the scientific director, lab and section chiefs, and researchers on emerging science and technology. OST initiates collaborative, cooperative, and service-based activities that facilitate the performance of science and coordinate the core technological facilities of the Intramural Research Program.
Under the leadership of Dr. Massimo Gadina, the office strives to provide the best and most up-to-date instrumentation and to offer guidance and training so that NIAMS researchers can get the most out of their experiments.
In the Lab with NIAMS: Core Facilities.
A new YoutTube video series highlights the tools, such as powerful microscopes and advanced sequencing technologies, and the consultation, training, and data analysis services provided by the NIAMS Core Facilities. Watch the Videos.
Sections
Biodata Mining and Discovery Section
Hong-Wei Sun, Ph.D. ChiefProvides computational and bioinformatics approaches, such as next generation sequencing data analysis, and develop new data analysis algorithms and strategies.
Flow Cytometry Section
James Simone ChiefProvides cellular analysis and cell sorting, including multi-parameter analysis, fluorescence resonance energy transfer, single cell sorting, and cytometric analysis of intracellular signaling events.
Genomic Technology Section
Stefania Dell'Orso, Ph.D. ChiefProvides a diverse portfolio of sequencing services to help NIAMS investigators solve highly diverse biological and biomedical research questions.
Laboratory Animal Care and Use Section
Joseph Woo, M.S., M.B.A., LATG Animal Resources Program CoordinatorProvides veterinary care, animal ordering, protocol preparation, training, animal facility management, animal care monitoring, and coordination of rodent rederivation.
Light Imaging Section
Davide Randazzo, Ph.D. ChiefProvides scientists access to state-of-the-art light imaging equipment, and provides support for the acquisition and analysis of images with various techniques of light microscopy.
Translational Immunology Section
Massimo Gadina, Ph.D. ChiefProvides services, consultative advice, and in-depth instructions in a variety of immunologic methods to facilitate interpretation of immunoassays most relevant to a research study.