Core Facilities

Biomolecular NMR Facility

Built around six Varian NMR spectrometers (2x500, 3x600 and 800MHz), this facility provides instrumentation and expertise for biomolecular solution NMR studies and structure determination.  Facility includes robotics sample changers and laser illumination sources. Learn more.

Structural Biology/X-Ray Crystallography

Makes macromolecular crystallography available as a general tool utilizing all stages of crystallographic projects from cloning, expression and purification via crystallization and structure determination, to structure analysis, presentation and publication. Learn more.

Analytical Ultracentrifugation

The Beckman Analytical Ultracentrifuge XLI can assist investigators in analyzing molecular weight or molecular interaction between proteins. The XLI has both absorbance and interference optics. Learn more.

Rapid Biochemical Kinetics

Computer-controlled rapid mixing and optical spectroscopic instruments for quenched-flow and stopped-flow kinetic experiments. Learn more.

DNA Sequencing/McDermott Center

Provides genotyping, SNP detection assays and DNA sequencing for UT Southwestern Medical Center Investigators. Samples are amplified using Applied Biosystems Inc.(ABI) Big Dye Terminator 3.1 chemistry, and analyzed on ABI capillary instruments. Learn more.

Molecular and Cellular Imaging

The centralized research and teaching Molecular and Cellular Imaging Core Facility provides light- and electron-microscopy services in both life and physical sciences. Learn more.

Protein Chemistry Technology Center

This center provides services for protein and peptide analysis, including mass spectrometry, peptide synthesis, protein sequencing, and phosphorylation site analysis. Learn more.

All UTSW Core Facilities

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