NWRC Biological Laboratories UnitSupporting your science!

Dr. Tom Gidlewski

Heather Sullivan

Dennis Kohler

Kaci VanDalen

Hailey McLeanKatie Dirsmith

Molly Selleck

n Methods-based laboratories– We can help determine the best space for your needs!

• Serology• Virology/Bacteriology• Tissue Culture• Microscopy• Sample Prep, etc.

n Flex laboratory spaces– We don’t have what you need? We’ll make it!

• Short-term/special projects– Avian toxicology – Rabies

• Visiting scientists• Work-rooms

Laboratory Space and Infrastructure

n Trained staff in various laboratory techniques– We can help you with consultation, coordination or running of lab assays!

• Real-time PCR and RT-PCR• Serology• Virus Isolation• Pathogen isolation/identification• Tissue culture

n Trained staff in field and animal techniques– We can help you with field and pen studies too!

• Field Biosafety techniques• Animal handling• Sample collection

Laboratory Assays and Techniques

Biosafety Orientation and Refresher Training

n Biosafety and Training– We provide training for all new employees accessing the

laboratories and refresher training for current employees• Tour of the bio-laboratories• BSL2 rules and procedures

– PPE – SOPs

• Emergency procedures (Incident Reporting)• Additional trainings

– Sharps Handling and Disposal– Laboratory-Acquired Infections Prevention– Biosafety Cabinet Training– Biohazardous Waste Decontamination and Disposal

Centralized Laboratory Consumables

n Central Supply– We stock a number of consumables that are

regularly used by a number of NWRC projects

• Contact Heather Sullivan for inventory access

• Supplies can be delivered to your desk, lab, etc.

n “Back up” supplies– We can also provide emergency field and

PPE supplies if you happen to run into a bind

• We don’t carry much due to limited space and budget but we’ll do what we can to help!

Laboratory Equipment

n Purchasing– Check with us before you buy it

• We try to eliminate duplicate equipment purchases

n Maintenance– We assist with preventative maintenance

agreements

n Equipment usage and loans – Let us know what you’re looking for and

we’ll do what we can to track it down.• Use shared equipment by scheduling

online• “Check out” equipment such as

centrifuges, shakers, microscopes, scales, glassware, etc.