The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is home to various state-of-the-art research facilities. These research centers serve as hubs for collaboration, innovation, scientific discovery and advancing the future of health care.
UNR Med received Phase II funding of $11 million, for a second five-year installation of the grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) to study molecular and cellular signals regulating the cardiovascular system. This grant established Nevada's first cardiovascular-focused basic science center, supporting groundbreaking research in the field.
Research at UNR Med is supported by two institutional core facilities: Core B and Core C, along with the Cell Analysis Core Facility. These facilities offer advanced technologies, state-of-the-art equipment, valuable resources and faculty expertise to advance the development of groundbreaking research at UNR Med. Our research facilities offer a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge equipment across multiple specialized areas to support a wide range of scientific investigations. From high-resolution imaging systems and advanced molecular analysis tools to cell culture and histology workstations, each facility is designed to meet the needs of complex research projects.
Core B is a centralized facility that provides services, consultation, training and technical support for evaluating transgenic animal genotyping and cardiovascular phenotyping research. The goal of Core B is to develop an infrastructure for the success of cardiovascular research and facilitate the development of novel drugs for treating cardiovascular diseases.
Core C operates a centralized facility to advise and train investigators in the use of new medical technologies. Core C aims to provide state-of-the-art high spatial and temporal resolution imaging methodologies to successfully enhance the overall capacity for biomedical research at UNR Med.
The CACF is a shared resources facility that offers analytical fluorescence-based flow cytometry and cell sorting. Featuring a full staff and laboratory facility, CACF’s mission is to facilitate scientific progress at UNR Med by providing researchers with state-of-the-art resources and support to advance their research.
The Clinical Research Center is an on-campus, 5,470-square foot research space located in the Center for Molecular Medicine (CMM). The CRC offers private outpatient rooms for research clinic visits, two blood draw stations, sample processing and storage and much more. This modern research center has a variety of resources and on-site staff to support researchers and students who are making important strides in health care. The CRC is equipped with 11 clinical examination rooms, each of which include an exam table, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, vital signs equipment and sink. Researchers also have access to the following equipment: