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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