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The Core Incentive Plan (CIP) is back for 2025!

CIP is an internal funding initiative administered by UConn OVPR that provides seed funding to faculty from UConn Storrs to be allocated for research projects that specifically engage UConn's world-class diverse core facilities.

Learn more about the CIP

Research Histology Core

Research Histology Core

The UConn Health Research Histology Core is a fee-for-service facility dedicated to providing histology support for research investigators.

Contacts

Kevin Claffey, Ph.D.

Director
claffey@uchc.edu
860.679.8713

Zhifang Hao

Facility Staff Scientist
zhao@uchc.edu
860.679.2729

To learn more about the core’s services and rates, please contact Zhifang Hao at zhao@uchc.edu.

Instrumentation

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Cryostat

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Embedding Station

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Microscope with Camera

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Microtome

The Image Analysis Workstation is a powerful computer dedicated for image analysis and visualization. Several software packages are installed to support a variety of data formats.

Services

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Sample Processing and Paraffin Embedding

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Frozen Tissue Embedding and Cryosectioning

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H&E Staining

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Special Histology Stains

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Immunohistochemistry

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Consultation and Training for Sample Sectioning

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Comprehensive Project Consultation

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Other Services

  • Paraffin Block Sectioning
  • Self-service FFPE and Frozen Block Sectioning
  • Decalcify tissue samples
  • ApopTag kit
  • Antibody optimization
  • Comprehensive bright field slide scans

Campus Address

UConn Health Center
Room E6011

Mailing Address

263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington CT 06030