The complexities and interdisciplinary nature of stem cell and regenerative medicine research necessitate collaboration and access to facilities outside the scope of any one investigator’s laboratory. Thus, to facilitate stem cell and regenerative medicine research on campus, shared resources are an essential aspect of the SCRMC. These resources give individual investigators access to state-of-the-art technologies, with appropriate expertise to assist in training, experimental planning and data analysis. A directory of core facilities is listed below — if you have any questions or need some guidance, please reach out to us: scrmc@medicine.wisc.edu
Humanized Mouse Core
Matthew E. Brown, Director
Nonhuman Primate Services
Projects to develop cell replacement therapies may require that researchers implant specialized cells into nonhuman primates to test efficacy and assess possible side effects before proceeding to human trials. In this context, monkeys, tissues and cells may be available through the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center; specifically Precision Medicine and Genomic Resources and Translational Stem Cell Technologies.
Specific services may also include specialized animal husbandry, assistance with procedures such as surgeries and clinical assessments of monkeys, and appropriate terminal procedures and preparation of tissues for analysis. Please visit these resources to learn more and for contact information.
Precision Medicine and Genomic Resources
Jenna Schmidt, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Co-Director, Precision Medicine and Genomic Resources Unit
Igor I. Slukvin, MD, PHD
Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Co-Director, Precision Medicine and Genomic Resources Unit
Small Animal Imaging Services
Jamey Weichert, Director
Small Molecule Screening & Synthesis Services
Michael Hoffmann, Director
Waisman Biomanufacturing
Chris Bartley, Managing Director
UW Human Stem Cell Core at the Waisman Center
Anita Bhattacharyya, Director
Yi-Tang Lee, Core manager
Waisman Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Xinyu Zhao, PhD, Sub-Core Director
Karla M Knobel, PhD, Sub-Core Manager
WiCell
Robert Drape, Executive Director