CORE LABORATORY

Core Lab Director: Mirco Zucchelli
Phone: +39 0871 541 329
E-Mail m.zucchelli@unich.it

Purpose and Services of the Core Laboratory

The University “G. d’Annunzio” Advisory Committee reviews and approves all testing performed by the CRC Core Laboratory. A list of available equipment and testing is shown below. For information on other testing, please contact the laboratory director or supervisor.

Molecular Biology

- Isolation of DNA/RNA (B,T)
- PCR/RT-PCR, REAL TIME PCR
- Gel electrophoresis analysis
- DNA sequencing/mutation
- SNP (single nucleotide polymorphisms)
- Silencer of cytokine signalling (SOCS)
- Oncosuppressor gene analysis
- Double strand DNA break assay
- Antisense oligonucleotide
- Genetic markers of genomic instability

Biophysical Laboratory - Indirect Calorimetry
- Treadmill Testing
- Ergometer Testing
- EEG Testing
- Video Monitoring

Available Services
- Western Blotting
- Performance of Radio-Immuno-Assay (RIA), ELISA assay,
- Cell Culture and long term storage of samples at -20°C and at -80°C,
- Sample Processing: preparation and shipping of research samples for delivery within the Health Center and to external repositories and laboratories.