What the facility does
Molecular studies of human and animal muscle and adipose tissue
Areas of expertise
We study the impact of energetic stressors, like exercise, on systemic function, along with changes in adipose and muscle tissue. Our primary focus is on human function and tissue.
Research services
Basic molecular techniques (western blotting, spectrophotometric and phosphorescent assays etc.), whole body testing of health and fitness, blood sampling/ muscle and adipose tissue biopsies from human study participants
Sectors of application
- Healthcare and social services
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| MOXUS metabolic cart | The metabolic cart is capable of measuring oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide production, and heart rate at rest and during exercise in humans |
| Alpha Innotech FluorChem H2D System | Gel doc (Western blotting). High-resolution membrane/gel imager. |