Experimental Tools
Equipment
| Purpose | Item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Basic cellular research | Cell and Organism Core Facility (COCF): a restricted BSL2 laboratory and equipment for exclusively growing and culturing cells in a contamination-free area | Biology Annex Rm. 106 Contact: Kevin Houston |
| Confocal imaging | Confocal stage incubator, HyD detector, and notch filters on the Leica TCS SP5 II | CURRL Facility, Skeen Rm. W159 Contact: Samy Belteton |
| SEM and AFM Sample Preparation | Automated Critical Point Drying Apparatus (Tousimis) | CURRL Facility, Skeen Hall Contact: Samy Belteton |
| Poster Printing | Large format printer | Biology Stockroom, Foster Hall |
| Epifluorescent Imaging | Coolsnap MYO digital black and white camera system | Foster Hall Rm. 450 Contact: Elba Serrano |
| Transmission Electron Microscopy | Mid-column mount TEM camera to capture images from the Hitachi H-7650 | CURRL Facility, Skeen Hall Contact: Samy Belteton |
| TEM Sample Preparation | Freeze-substitution kit and ultramicrotome segment arc accessory | CURRL Facility, Skeen Hall Contact: Samy Belteton |
| Protein purification | AKTA pure L (base unit) FPLC Protein purification system; UNICORN 6.3.2 workstation (computer + software to drive the AKTA); column valve; outlet valve kit; Fraction Collector F9-R; refrigerated cabinet | Chemistry W364 Contact: Dr. Erik Yukl |
Software is available for download to the research computers of current and former RISE students and mentors. To initiate the access process, send a request from your NMSU email address to bleu@nmsu.edu. Some equipment is available on select campus computer clusters for open access by all the NMSU research community.
Software
| Purpose | Item | Location / Access |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical analysis | JMP Pro 11.1 | Available for download here if you are on campus or using the VPN |
| Biological statistical analysis | JMP Genomics | TBD |
| Statistical analysis | SAS 9.4 | TBD |
| 3D graphic reconstruction | Amira-FEI | CURRL Facility, Skeen W160 |
| Image analysis and quantification | Metamorph | CURRL Facility, Skeen W160 |