Available services include confocal imaging on an inverted Leica SP8 with two HyD Detectors and a full range of laser lines, advice and consent on sample preparation desired scientific approach, and comprehensive instruction on all facility equipment.

The AIMS Core offers rapid MALDI imaging at high spatial resolution, which includes sample preparation, on-tissue digests and derivatizations, and data analysis. Spatially resolved MALDI imaging measurements are directly taken from FFPE tissue section without destroying it.

We offer flow cytometry services including multi-parameter analysis and cell sorting, multiplex based detection of soluble mediators using the MesoScale system and genomic services such as RNA cell/tissue sources and the generation of libraries for next generation sequencing.

Provides a wide range of neurobehavioral assays and tests for comprehensive and objective phenotyping of various domains of mouse or rat behaviors. The behavior core also assists with planning, designing, performing, and analyzing behavioral tests.

Provides research support services to faculty investigators across the Johns Hopkins institution.  Services include epidemiologic study design, biostatistics, database development, data management, REDCap and other data collection tool programming, and scientific grant and manuscript supp...

Flow cytometry and high-speed cell sorting (up to 15-color), multiplex biomarker measurement, and quantitative digital droplet PCR services and instrumentation.  Expert consultation in experimental design, troubleshooting, and training; contract research. Highly experienced staff. CLIA-certified. 

The mission of the Center for Translational Molecular Imaging (CTMI) is to serve as an Academic Research Organization (ARO) to develop and provide state-of-the-art imaging and therapeutic agents to address unmet medical needs to bring precision medicine within the reach of patients.

The Center for Infection and Inflammation Imaging Research is an interdisciplinary core center that provides state-of-the art small animal imaging equipment, including PET, SPECT, CT and US mainly focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of infectious and inflammatory processes. 

Offers state-of-the-art bioinformatics analyses of sequencing data and consulting for a variety of genomics and sequencing-based applications, including transcriptomic, CHiP-seq, whole-genome and whole-exome, and metagenomic experiments.

The Express Radiology Research Laboratory performs advanced radiology training and critical large animal research. The lab enables Johns Hopkins researchers to evolve benchside research into clinical trials for industry practice and improved patient health care.

Our aim is to provide cost-effective and time-efficient access to cutting-edge genomic technologies and expert assistance with MANAFEST Assay experimental design and execution, next generation TCR beta DNA sequencing and bioinformatics data analysis

The GRCF provides research expertise, products & services to study the human genome, taking your sample from collection through cell line (including authentication), storage, isolated DNA, methylation analysis, sequencing (Sanger or NGS) & genotyping, while providing all the reagents y...

The GRCF provides research expertise, products & services to study the human genome, taking your sample from collection through cell line (including authentication), storage, isolated DNA, methylation analysis, sequencing (Sanger or NGS) & genotyping, while providing all the reagents y...

The Johns Hopkins Germ-free Core is ~1500 square feet with 3 animal rooms, dedicated autoclave and two work rooms. Three germ-free mouse lines, C57Bl/6, Rag and multiple intestinal neoplasia (Apc+/-) mice, are available.

Provides HTS services with FDA approved drugs and small molecular libraries on 96/384/1536 well plates, HTS consultation and grant support letter, instrument and automation equipment training and flexible self-service access, and cherry-picking Human ORF and Human/Mouse shRNA clones.

The goal of the ICTR JH and BV Adult Cores is to provide specialized personnel, equipment, and rooms to allow investigators to conduct innovative, high-quality, safe, efficient and cost-effective clinical and translational research.

The ICTR Core for Clinical Research Data Acquisition (CCDA) assists researchers with accessing clinical data for research purposes. The CCDA is staffed with experienced data analysts who will assist you with access to data while also helping you comply with Data Trust privacy & security re...

The overarching goal of the ICTR Pediatric Outpatient Core is to provide specialized personnel, equipment, and rooms to allow investigators to conduct innovative, high-quality, safe, efficient and cost-effective clinical and translational research.

The Clinical Research Core Laboratory performs over 100 different immunoassays of biomarkers to support preclinical and clinical research protocols. The laboratory also supports studies through consulting, sample processing and storage, and assay validation.

The Research Nutrition Core will provide investigators with a staff of highly trained experts to advise, administer, and construct a variety of novel approaches in the areas related to food nutrition, assessment and body composition.

Our STD Service Center staff is committed to helping researchers, healthcare professionals, and commercial technology developers address this epidemic. We offer testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomonas, mycoplasma, syphilis, and HIV.

The Integrated Imaging Center (IIC) provides imaging systems for opical and electron microscopes, flow cytometers and related equipment at the Homewood campus for JHU and external users.

Provides specimen intake & management, HIV viral isolation & quantitation, serologic testing for viral infections, DNA extraction. Epi-genetic laboratory is housed at Shannon Drive equipped with robotic technology for DNA extraction & liquid handler instrument for DNA plating for genetic analyses.

This Core is for employees of the JHU SPH, Department of MMI only. The Core provides training, support and maintenance of MMI Departmental lab equipment that is shared by MMI investigators and their labs. The Core also provides glassware washing services and maintains a shared microscope facility.

The MRB Molecular Imaging Service Center and Cancer Functional Imaging Core, and its satellite facility in CRB2-LB03, provides comprehensive molecular and functional imaging (MR, PET, SPECT, CT, optical, microscopy, ultrasound) to support the in vivo imaging research needs of investigators.

The Malaria Mosquito & Parasite Core supports a variety of projects that focus on the malaria parasite’s interactions with the mosquito vector and human host, and other biological processes that are associated with its capacity to transmit and infect.

The Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Research Lab (NCRL) provides support for clinical trials in echocardiography.  Expertly and fully staffed, the echo core lab provides strict quality assurance, fast turnaround times, and high-quality image storage.

The following KSAS facilities have not implemented iLabs.

We offer a variety of resources (not currently live in iLab) to members of the JHU research community who are currently preparing or executing clinical research. From clinical infrastructure, nursing and laboratory services, we are prepared to address the most pressing needs of clinical investigator

This is a listing of SKCCC Cores which have not yet implemented iLab.   As these cores implement the iLab management program they will move from this listing to the cores active in iLabs.

This is a listing of SOM Cores which have not yet implemented iLab. As these cores implement the iLab management program they will move from this listing to the cores active in iLabs.

his is a listing of SPH Cores which have not implemented iLab.  The roll out of the non-iLab cores will occur over a period of two years.  As cores implement the iLab management program they will move from this listing to the cores active in iLabs.

Johns Hopkins, Oncology Tissue and Imaging Service Core Lab (JHU OTIS Core) provides customized histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC) service and FFPE (formalin-fixed paraffin embedded) tissue sampling for RNA/DNA extractions. We also provide Tissue Microarray design, construction and scann...

The Phenotyping Core provides translational animal research expertise, pathology testing, collaborations, and training; specializing in Clinical Pathology (Hematology, Clinical Chemistry), Histopathology (pre GLP, GLP); and other preclinical testing.

The Precision Medicine Analytics Platform (PMAP) gives researchers the ability to request, aggregate, and analyze patient data from multiple Johns Hopkins Medicine systems, for research purposes. It includes secure infrastructure and data analysis tools.

Fee for service histology is also provided for JHU researchers, investigators and physicians, smaller laboratories or for individuals seeking histological services and/or technical expertise. Services are provided for both human and animal tissue samples. Reference Histology is within Patholog...

Since 2006, Johns Hopkins Department of Radiology has offered special research radiologic reads, including reads according to various RECIST guidelines, as outlined in research cancer trial protocols.

Ross flow cytometry core: Ross flow cytometry core has state-of-the-art flow cytometers for high-speed cell sorting and multiple-color flow analysis. We offer expertise to research community at JHU for experimental design, sample preparation, and flow cytometry data analysis.

Available to all JHU researchers, and outside users, with our main focus being the members of our NIH NIDDK funded P30 Center and collaborators in the Division of Gastroenterology. We have additional interactions with members of the Division of Cardiology, throughout DOM, and SOM. 

Operates under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and provides expertise in pharmacological trial design, bioanalytical method development and implementation, isolation and identification of drug metabolites, protein binding studies, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling, and data interpretation.

Provides husbandry, veterinary care, research support and research consultation for the University.  See web site at https://researchanimalresources.jhu.edu/

We support investigators as they integrate sophisticated genomic experiments and bioinformatics analyses into their work. Services include microarray, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics analysis, and genomics/bioinformatics educational courses and workshops. 

Consultation and guidance on the proper choice, design and use of radiological imaging studies in clinical trials. Expert reviews of clinical protocols to assure that the radiological imaging protocol and analysis plans are appropriate for the chosen task.

The Immune Monitoring Core provides services (Luminex/ELISpot/Fluorospot) to evaluate immune responses (function and frequency) for clinical and preclinical studies.  Competency/proficiency assessment, technical and QA review provides high quality reproducible reports/data to investigators.

The Single Cell & Transcriptomics Core provides a variety of genomic/transcriptomic and data analysis services for Single cell RNAseq, single cell ATACseq, single cell DNAseq, bulk RNAseq, ATACseq, ChIPseq, Spatial Trancritpomics with Xenium, Visium and Curio (Takara).

The Beckman Center for Cryo-EM at Johns Hopkins provides cutting edge cryo-EM to the Johns Hopkins and regional communities. Located in the Rangos building on the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine campus, the center houses a 300 kV G3 Titan Krios TEM, along with a 200 kV Glacios TEM and an

The Cardiovascular Physiology and Surgery Core is available to provide the Johns Hopkins community and beyond three types of cardiovascular procedures on small animals, including, but not limited to, mouse and rat: echocardiography, survival surgery, and hemodynamics. 

Will identify and quantify proteins and modifications in extracts or gels by nanoLC tandem high resolution MS (MuDPIT), isobaric mass tags (TMT) or PTM enrichment. Provides targeted detection or quantification by Parallel Reaction Monitoring (PRM) of multiple proteins in single sample or multi...

Will identify and quantify proteins and modifications in extracts or gels by nanoLC tandem high resolution MS (MuDPIT), isobaric mass tags (TMT) or PTM enrichment. Provides targeted detection or quantification by Parallel Reaction Monitoring (PRM) of multiple proteins in single sample or multi...

The core collects and stores serum, DNA and RNA from patient cohorts. The core also offers a range of assays to detect autoantibodies and other analytes in sera, and the immunostaining of tissue sections. Our mission is to facilitate innovate studies on rheumatic diseases.

The Transgenic Core offers a range of services to the Hopkins community to assist researchers with developing new mouse models, importing models and cryopreserving existing mouse lines.

CBIS covers the costs of computer room infrastructure including uninterrupted power supply,support and equipment, maintenance data storage, as well as, offers fee-based image analysis services, built upon cloud-based system (MriCloud), which utilizes national super-computing systems.

The Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI) provides global intellectual leadership to advance the fundamental science associated with materials and structures under extreme conditions and demonstrating extreme performance.

The MCP contains cutting edge electron microscopy, ion beam, micro computed tomography, and X-ray diffraction instrumentation for characterization of both hard and soft materials. In addition, processing of both soft and hard materials is being developed to serve the Hopkins research community.

The microfabrication facility in Clark Hall is established as a multidisciplinary focus point at the Homewood campus to facilitate research and education for undergraduate and graduate students in the area of microfabrication and system integration.

Full PC & Mac H/W & S/W support for 8 SOM departments and 2 institutes including server accounts and backups, printer maintenance & network jack and IP requests.  Build high end computing PCs, are an Apple Authorized Provider and support a home PC for faculty. Implement email and OS transitions.

The Cell Imaging Core Facilities provides cell imaging technologies, including light and fluorescence microscopy, stereo and confocal microscopy, infrared imaging, time lapse, and laser microdissection. Images can be acquired using a variety of cameras and analyzed with analysis software programs.

Provides access to various pieces of shared equipment within CRBI, CRBII and Bond Street complex.  Equipment includes; autoclaves, film processors, real-time PCR, Cyro Storage and Liquid N2 Facility for individual cryo units.

Provides radiation services for in vitro and vivo experiments. Services include training in the operation radiation machines, advice to users on the design, dosimetry and best machine for their application, operating the machines when necessary, and maintenance and repair of the resources.

This Core is for employees of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) only. The Core provides training, support and maintenance of MMI Departmental lab equipment that is shared by MMI investigators and their labs. The Core als...

Flow cytometry and high-speed cell sorting (up to 15-color), multiplex biomarker measurement, and quantitative digital droplet PCR services and instrumentation.  Expert consultation in experimental design, troubleshooting, and training; contract research. Highly experienced staff. CLIA-certified. 

Full PC & Mac H/W & S/W support for 8 SOM departments and 2 institutes including server accounts and backups, printer maintenance & network jack and IP requests.  Build high end computing PCs, are an Apple Authorized Provider and support a home PC for faculty. Implement email and OS transitions.

The Biophysical NMR Center provides resources for research, education and training for structural, mechanistic and functional studies of biological systems such as proteins, nucleic acids and carbohydrates, using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopic techniques.

Johns Hopkins Biostatistics Center (JHBC) provides comprehensive expertise in research study design and protocol development for clinical trials and observational studies, data management, statistical analysis, grant writing and manuscript preparation through consulting and education.

CIGAT performs diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT) in veterinary patients. In addition, CIGAT performs veterinary clinical trials in client-owned pets with spontaneous disease of devices, drugs, and other therapies as a bridge to translation from mice to man of new treatments.

The Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR) is a world leader in genomics, with an emphasis on best practices development and quality control. Our mission is to support the genetics community by providing high-quality, cutting edge genomics services and technologies in order to expand our un...

The microfabrication facility in Clark Hall is established as a multidisciplinary focus point at the Homewood campus to facilitate research and education for undergraduate and graduate students in the area of microfabrication and system integration.

Provides mass spectrometry molecular chemical characterization services for wide range of chemical and life sciences species.

Chemistry NMR core facility has 300 and 400 MHz NMR spectrometers with many 1D and 2D experiments for a variety of different nuclei.  We also have an EPR spectrometer, FTIR, and Polarimeter.  These are all walkup instruments requiring proper training. Services are available, see website for details.

We provide expertise, quality results and prompt feedback on samples. Our service can be tailored according to your needs. We offer a broad variety of services, and we do accept samples from both academic and non-academic institutions (a non-disclosure/confidentiality agreement upon request).

Chien Service Center provides, to qualified users, the collection of sophisticated experimental instrument that are essential for fabrication and characterization of nanostructured materials.  This synergistic sharing of equipment also provides an avenue for interdisciplinary collaborations.

The Instrument Development Group (IDG) is a service center specializing in the development of instrumentation for research in astronomy, condensed matter physics and the natural sciences. The group is located within the Henry A. Rowland Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Conduit has been designed to assist researchers in navigating the multiple resources available at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Graphic design services for scientific research, medicine and education. Design services include: brochures, digital publishing, exhibits & banners, flyers, infographics, invitations, logos, posters, presentations, scientific figures, signage. Production services include: business cards, stationery.

Condensed matter physicists and astronomers in the department use liquefied helium to create extremely cold research conditions (often just a few degrees above absolute zero). The helium liquefier within Bloomberg Center creates a stable and affordable supply of liquid helium for the department.

As of August 15, 2019, Homewood Photography is no longer available for hire. Departments that need information, includiing a list of freelance options can contact Kate Pipkin.

This core is not active in iLab. To access this core please email: Bong Gu Kang The ICE Confocal Core Facility is committed to providing the JHU research community with advanced imaging solutions, specializing in confocal microscopy, digital image processing, and analysis. Our facility features cutting-edge Zeiss instruments, including the LSM880 with Airyscan, LSM900, and a Laser Capture Microscope (LCM).

The Instrument Development Group develops custom instrumentation for scientific research.  The group provides mechanical, optical, electronics and software engineering support to small and large projects; mostly for physics and astronomy but for other disciplines as well.

We provide access to state-of-the-art fluorescence microscopes (7 confocals, 4 super-resolution), transmission and scanning electron microscopes (2 TEM, 1 SEM), and analysis software. We offer operational training, assistance, and custom specimen preparation. Scientific consultations also available.

Provides specimen intake & management, HIV viral isolation & quantitation, serologic testing for viral infections, DNA extraction. Epi-genetic laboratory is housed at Shannon Drive equipped with robotic technology for DNA extraction & liquid handler instrument for DNA plating for genetic analyses.

We provide research MRI scanning for human, animal, or phantom studies and offer University, Hospital, or outside PIs maximum flexibility to scan as they would prefer.  Our professional staff can also provide study design assistance.

The MPI Core provides advanced microscopy for multiple imaging approaches. Applications and eligibility questions? Contact the Core manager (Michele Pucak, mpucak1@jhmi.edu) or Center Director (Alex Kolodkin, kolodkin@jhmi.edu).

Provides high-resolution imaging services for small animals, postmortem samples, cell perfusion systems, and spectroscopy. The center is equipped with three scanners including 4.7T horizontal scanner for small animals and 9.4T / 11.7T vertical scanners for microimaging and spectroscopy.

The Malaria Mosquito & Parasite Core supports a variety of projects that focus on the malaria parasite’s interactions with the mosquito vector and human host, and other biological processes that are associated with its capacity to transmit and infect.

Offers services & consulting for investigators interested in mathematical modeling of complex biological systems in health & disease. Models may be used to achieve quantitative understanding of and to generate hypotheses about disease mechanisms and treatments that can then be tested in lab/clinic.

The Physical Sciences Machine Shop provides custom machining services to the Kreiger School of Arts and Sciences, and the Hopkins community at large.  The shop consists of a suite of state of the art computerized machines and specializes in the manufacturing of complex parts for research instrume...

Raman Spectroscopy Users Center provides services on characterization of materials using Raman Spectroscopy.

Provides husbandry, veterinary care, research support and research consultation for the University.  See web site at https://researchanimalresources.jhu.edu/

The SKCCC Bioinformatics Core (BISR) has been integrated into the Experimental Computational Genomics Core (ECGC) you may access it here:  https://johnshopkins.corefacilities.org/service_center/show_external/3002?name=skccc-experimental-and-computational-genomics-core.

Current research activities include the design of clinical and preclinical studies, developing inferential models for studies of behavioral interventions, analysis of multiple outcomes, risk prediction algorithms for familial susceptibility, and applications of Bayesian nonparametric methods.

The small animal imaging core is part of the Miller Research Building small animal imaging service center: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/radiology/research/service-cores/mrb-service-center-lab/index.html

Provides high-resolution imaging services for small animals, postmortem samples, cell perfusion systems, and spectroscopy. The center is equipped with three scanners including 4.7T horizontal scanner for small animals and 9.4T / 11.7T vertical scanners for microimaging and spectroscopy.

For more than 30 years the dedicated staff of the SSF has been assisting the Johns Hopkins research community with their Sanger sequencing, peptide synthesis, oligonucleotide synthesis, N-terminal sequencing and more recently MiSeq sequencing.

Provides shared microscopy equipment, including Zeiss confocal and multiphoton microscopes, Hitachi TEM, Leica ultramicrotomes, cryostats, and Imaris image processing software, to faculty and staff of the Wilmer Eye Institute.

FINZ is your entry point for all things zebrafish. Services include, but are not limited to: housing, transgenesis, genome modification, and large-scale chemical and genetic screening. Please contact us with any questions about how zebrafish can advance your research program.

Welch Library provides professional information services, including expert literature searching, systematic review participation, curriculum and online instruction, collaboration on grants and research projects, data management, research impact metrics, and guidance to disseminate scholarly work.