University of Connecticut Stem Cell Core

Stem Cell Core

University of Connecticut

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Affiliations

Dr. Laura Grabel, Wesleyan University
Connecticut Host a Stem Cell Researcher Program

Dr. Alex Lichtler, UConn Health Center
To facilitate the use of viral vectors with HESCs, the following services will be provided.

Vector selection consultation
Advice with vector design and construction
Basic lentiviral and retroviral vectors
Packaging constructs and cell lines
Protocols for virus production, titering, and testing for replication-competent virus when appropriate
Troubleshooting
Tips on applying for IBC approval

Contact Dr. Lichtler at lichtler@neuron.uchc.edu

Dr. Hector Aguila, UConn Health Center
Analysis of HESCs by flow cytometry will be directed by Dr. Aguila, Associate Director, Flow Cytometry Center

To contact Dr. Aguila, email aguila@nso1.uchc.edu

Visit the Flow Cytometry Center website at http://flowcytometry.uchc.edu/

Email: ucscicore@uchc.edu

Principal Investigator:
Ren-He Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Co-Principal Investigator:
Laura Grabel, Ph.D.
Fisk Professor of Natural Science
Department of Biology
Wesleyan University

UConn Stem Cell Core STAFF

Ren-He Xu, M.D., Ph.D.
Director

Leann Crandall
Manager

Tiwanna Compton, M.A.
Research Assistant II

Kristen Martins-Taylor, Ph.D
Post-Doctoral Fellow

Feng Gu, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow

Ge Lin, Ph.D.
Post-Doctoral Fellow

Sierra Root
Graduate Student

Hui Zeng
Visiting Student

Wesleyan Stem Cell Core