Welcome!
ALERT 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.
The Research Histology Core (RHC) is a part of the UIC Research Resources Center. RHC mission is to provide high-quality and high-throughput routine and advanced histology services, such as:
The core offers consultations on project design, antibody selection for immunohistochemical staining, multiplex panel design, and ISH/RNAscope assays. Please contact the core director, Maria Sverdlov (mariasve@uic.edu), to schedule a consultation. Pathology consultations are available upon request through the collaboration with the Department of Pathology clinical and research faculty. RHC collaborates with Research Tissue Imaging core on projects requiring advanced staining and digital image analysis. If you are interested in brightfield and fluorescent slides scanning and imade analysis, please visit RTIC iLab Page.
RHC has set up a contactless samples drop-off and pick-up at the locations mentioned below. Samples can be dropped off or picked up at any convenient time. Please make sure to label your samples with RHC number generated by iLab and to submit a copy of an iLab-generated sample submission form when dropping off your samples. Turnaround time depends on the amount and size of the orders we receive each day. If you have a time-sensitive project, please inquire about the turnabout time when placing an order. Turnabout time for projects involving large number of samples (over 100 blocks), antibody optimization, new assay development, and advanced image analysis will be discussed during the consultation. When picking up your samples, please make sure to sign them off on the sign-out sheet.
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Type of Sample |
Location |
Instructions |
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FFPE blocks and slides Samples for paraffin embedding |
MSB E-316 |
Drop off area is on the left side of the lab. Please leave printed iLab forms and labeled containers in the designated trays. Pick-up area is on the right side. Please remember to sign off your samples on the sing out sheet. |
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Frozen samples |
MSB E-312 |
RHTIC -80°C freezer, 3rd shelf from the bottom. Drop off- blue bins. Please leave printed form in the magnetic folder. Pick-up- yellow bins. Please remember to sign off your samples on the sign out sheet. |
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Antibodies and Probes |
MSB E-316 |
4C/-20C Fridge |
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Maria Sverdlov, PhD |
Carlo Murga-Zamalloa, MD |
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Yoselyn Flores
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Carlos Ramirez |
Patty Mavrogianis |
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General questions about sample preparation, pricing, turnaround time, and equipment scheduling should be directed to:
Assay design, Multiplex panels, RNAScope, Cost Estimates, Contracts - Maria Sverdlov (mariasve@uic.edu)
General, FFPE, IHC - Manny Alonso (alonsoe@uic.edu)
Cryosectioning, Special Stains, Equipment training - Carlos Ramirez (carlosr@uic.edu)
Sterile sectioning, TUNEL – Patty Mavrogianis (pam@uic.edu)
RHC is located on the UIC West Campus in Medical Sciences Building (835 S. Wolcott Ave, Rm E311, E316, and E319, Chicago, IL60612 (Map))
We are open from 9am until 6pm during the regular work days.
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Maria Sverdlov, PhD |
Director
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(312) 355-0177
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mariasve@uic.edu
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MSB E311
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| Service list |
| ► Histology (2) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
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| Microtome Training-Tech Time | Inquire | ||
| Opal TSA 9-color Multiplex |
This charge is for staining a tissue sample with Opal TSA 7-color Polaris kit and added Opal 540 and Opal 650 on Bond RX. |
Inquire | |
