These cores provide state-of-the-art technologies, expert consultation, and specialized services that enable investigators to accelerate discovery and translate findings into clinical applications. Our research infrastructure spans cancer genetics, clinical trials support, advanced imaging, biostatistics, molecular biology, tissue and biospecimen resources, and animal model development. Through the collaboration of these cores, Tulane researchers and their partners have access to cutting-edge tools in genomics, proteomics, imaging, and translational research. Together, these facilities form a comprehensive resource designed to advance research, support innovative therapies, and improve patient outcomes.
Cancer Genetics Program - COBRE Core
Melody Baddoo
1324 Tulane Avenue, JBJ/425
New Orleans, LA 70112
mbaddoo@tulane.edu
504-988-0568
Clinical Trials Cooperative (CTC) Core Laboratory
Phone: 504-988-4011
Fax: 504-988-4226
Email: actgvir@tulane.edu
Clinical & Translational Core Facility
Shanker Japa, PhD
Japashan@tulane.edu
504-988-4011
Tulane Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core
Xiaowen (Kevin) Liu, PhD
xwliu@tulane.edu
504-988-9136
Loren Gragert, PhD
lgragert@tulane.edu
504-988-7219
Tulane Advanced Imaging Center (TAIC)
Chao Huang, PhD
Senior Director of MRI Operations
taicinfo@tulane.edu
504-988-8242
Tulane Center for Gene Therapy
- Real-Time PCR Core
Christine McBride
Robinson@tulane.edu
504-988-7071
- Affymetrix Microarray Core
Justin Manges
Jmanges@tulane.edu
504-988-7063
- DNA Diagnostics Core
Charlene Crain
Ccrain@tulane.edu
504-988-7706
- DNA Sequencing Core
Justin Manges
Jmanges@tulane.edu
504-988-7063
- Histology Core
Dina Guapp
Dguapp@tulane.edu
504-988-1194
- Tissue Culture Core Facility
Margie McCants
Mmccants@tulane.edu
504-988-7714
- Microscopy Core Facility
Michael Raeder
Mraeder@tulane.edu
504-458-1364
Cytogenetics Lab: 504-988-2995
Biochemical Lab: 504-988-2993
Molecular Lab: 504-988-3934
Molecular, Imaging and Analytical Core—THRCE
504-988-4364
Animal & Gene Targeted Core Facility
Ryosuke Sato
Rsato@tulane.edu
Kailash N. Pandey
Kpandey@tulane.edu
504-988-1628
Mouse Phenotyping Core Facility
Dewan S.A. Majid
Majid@tulane.edu
504-988-2600
Molecular Neuroscience Core Facility (a joint project of Tulane and LSU)
Jeffrey Tasker, Director
Tasker@tulane.edu
504-862-8762
Molecular Biology
- Nucleic Acid Biochemistry
- Single Cell RT-PCR
- RT-PCR (genotyping)
- Realtime PCR (relative or absolute quantification)
- Cloning and vector construction
- Northern Blotting
- In situ Hybridization
- Protein Biochemistry
- Western Blotting
- Enzymatic activity assays
- ELISA
Recombinant Virus Production
- The MNCF can generate, expand, and titer three commonly used viruses:
- Lentivirus
- Adeno-associated virus
- Pseudorabies virus
Carmel Bridgeman, Coordinator
Cbridgem@tulane.edu
504-862-8195
Seahorse – Cellular Bioenergetics Core—Med and Pharm
Prasad V.G. Katakam
Pkatakam@tulane.edu
504-988-1426
Shared Instrumentation Facility – Department of Biochemistry
Alexa Sturtz
biosif@tulane.edu
504-988-7165
Imaging and Detection
Sample Processing and Analysis
Liquid Chromatography
Centrifugation
Supply Center
Transgenic Core Facility
Ann Mullin
amullin@tulane.edu
504-865-6742
Tulane Center for Aging
Genomics and Biostatistics Core
10x Genomics Visium CytAssist
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Tyler Rorison, HTL (ASCP)CM - troison@tulane.edu
Shengmin Yan, PhD - Syan2@tulane.edu
Zhen Lin, PhD – zlin@tulane.edu
Di Tian, MD, PhD – dtian2@tulane.edu
504-988-2208
Pathology Research Histology Core Laboratory
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Tyler Rorison, HTL (ASCP)CM - troison@tulane.edu
Di Tian, MD, PhD – dtian2@tulane.edu
504-988-2208
