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ATTENTION ⚠️

In observance of a holiday, Agilent CrossLab/iLab Operations Software Support Help Desk will be closed during U.S. hours on Friday, July 4th, 2025. We will resume regular U.S. support hours on Monday, July 7th, 2025. EU and APAC Support will remain open during this time. For urgent matters, please add "Urgent" to the ticket/email subject or press "1" when prompted to escalate a call on the iLab Support phone, and we will prioritize those requests first.

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Dear researchers,

We are pleased to announce three new Research Resources Center (RRC) core facilities as part of our infrastructure for researchers within UIC and partner institutions. These new cores include the UIC Biorepository Core, Metabolic Phenotyping Core and Spatial and Genome Technologies Core. Each is led by a talented scientific director and faculty advisor, allowing researchers access to the most innovative tools and expertise for their research.

Recent economic and federal policy changes have introduced new challenges for university core facilities across the country. These have led to increased expenses and updated cost accounting calculations per university regulations. These new rates will take effect on July 1st, 2025, and will be reflected on the iLab and RRC websites. New service requests submitted on or after this date will be charged the new rates. Our RRC team remains ready to support investigators in finding the most cost-effective and impactful tools to meet their research needs during this period of change and in the future.

Finally, thank you for the crucial work you do to carry out successful research. The RRC remains committed to providing high quality services through the acquisition of new instruments, timely services and the expertise of our dedicated staff.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at rrcinfo@uic.edu.

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UIC Biorepository Core

Dear users of the UIC Biorepository,

All new requests are accepted via iLab only. 

To coordinate the procurement of specimens, please contact Barbara Russell (barbarar@uic.edu). 

For any questions or concerns, please contact:

Carlos Murga-Zamalloa; catto@uic.edu

Yue Huang; yuehuang@uic.edu

Barbara Russell; barbarar@uic.edu

Overview of Services

The Biorepository Core, University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC Biorepository) is co-managed by the UIC Department of Pathology and the Research Resources Center, a part of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. The Biorepository provides procurement, storage, and delivery of biospecimens for UIC research communities, specialized for the clinical and translational research. UIC Biorepository procures leftover tissue samples processed in the Department of Pathology's anatomical pathology division, including samples submitted to the division of cytopathology and hematopathology. Specimens are included via patient consent for the use of leftover tissue for research purposes. Additionally, specimens de-identified during the collection with no patient consent will be included.   

Submitting a Request

Investigators should start by filling out a corresponding iLab form. The application will be reviewed by the UI Health Biorepository committee, which will discuss project objectives, scope, assays, sample collection, and processing requirements before approving blood or tissue collection.

 

Leadership & Staff

Dr. Yue Huang | Core Director of UIC Biorepository |yuehuang@uic.edu

Dr. Carlos Murga-Zamalloa | Academic Director of UIC Biorepository |312-413-3998 | catto@uic.edu

Barbara Russel| Pathologist Assistant and Honest Broker| 312-355-0492|barbarar@uic.edu                    

Location and hours of operation

Location Hours

911 Building

820 S. Wood Street,

CSB North W-17

Chicago, IL, 60012

 

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm 

 

Cite it and share it

We are managed by the  Research Resources Center (RRC), funded by the  Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research (OVCR).   Please include acknowledgments for the above resources.

The following text is recommended:

“Biospecimens were processed and stored by the UIC Biorepository, supported by the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research (OVER),  RRC, as well as,  co-managed and partially supported by the department of Pathology. "

iLab account Set Up

  • For detailed registration information, please visit RRC Get Started
  • All fields must be filled out completely. Please make sure all information is accurate. 
  • If you have any questions about account registration, please email rrc-ilab@uic.edu

 

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
UI Biorep
Contact
 
312-996-3807
 
UIBiorep@uic.edu
 

 

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