SHARED RESOURCES
The Shared Resource (SR) program within the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research (PICR) is a vital component in advancing cutting-edge cancer research. These institute-sponsored facilities provide PICR investigators with access to state-of-the-art technologies, specialized services, and expert support that enhance scientific interaction and productivity.
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
PICR shared resources
The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research is the nucleus of the university’s on-campus and partner cancer research community. We foster close interactions among scientists in understanding aspects of chemical and structural biology, cell signaling, gene regulation, and effective targeting and delivery mechanisms for new anti-cancer agents. The shared resource’s role is to assist investigators from the institute’s scientific programs who are seeking novel approaches to addressing key cancer problems. By enabling groundbreaking discoveries and facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations, the SRs strengthen the quality and impact of cancer-relevant research conducted by our members. Explore below to see the resources we offer.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility
Nuclear magnetic resonance techniques for Purdue, area businesses, and the technology park
Macromolecular X-Ray Diffraction Lab
Collecting X-ray data to determine the molecular structures of proteins, viruses, and nucleic acids
Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility
A fee-for-service recharge facility providing cryo-electron microscopy for researchers inside and outside Purdue
Collaborative Core for Cancer Bioinformatics
A joint bioinformatics core between the PICR and IU Simon Cancer Center for members only
Biological Evaluation Core Facility
Using mouse models to study cancer biology, such as tumor invasion, metastasis, and malignant transformation
Flow Cytometry and Cell Separation Core Facility
Advancing cell sorting and cell analysis techniques, and providing consultation for protocol development
Metabolite Profiling Facility
Technologies that enable both qualitative and quantitative metabolomics in complex biological systems
Proteomics Facility
Proteomic infrastructure for the identification and characterization of proteins in a complex biological sample
Transgenic and Genome Editing Facility
Services include the creation of transgenic, gene knock-in and knock-out mouse and rat models for experiments
Enhancing research through collaborative shared facilities
In addition to institute facilities and Purdue-affiliated facilities, we also have a collaborative, partnership agreement to offer center-supported shared resources at internal rates. The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center has a number of facilities that support cancer research.
Check out what shared facilities the IU Simon Cancer Center has to offer institute members.
Common equipment
The X-RAD320 is shared equipment at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research that can be used for X-ray irradiation of cells and mice.
Located on the fourth floor of the Hansen Life Sciences building, it is a campuswide resource and offered free of charge.
To request access, contact Matt Olson at olson126@purdue.edu.
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Phone: 765-494-9129
Fax: 765-494-9193
Email: cancerresearch@purdue.edu
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Hansen Life Sciences Bldg, Rm. 141
West Lafayette, IN 47907