Research Laboratory

Our department houses an advanced resesarch lab equipped with sophisticated instruments that significantly enhance the resesarch capacity of students and interns. These resources are actively utilized by students of United Tribes Technical college, as well as our internships programs, providing hands-on experience and fostering the next generation of researchers.

Molecular Biology & Genetic Analysis

QIAcube Connect

Valuable for automating molecular biology tasks, primarily nucleic acid purification. Benefits: increasing efficiency, ensuring reproducibility, enhances learning, improves safety, and broadens research capabilities.

SeqStudio Genetic Analyzer

Genetic analysis- determining precise order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule, analyzing DNA fragments, providing hands-on experience with advanced molecular techniques.

C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler

Used for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PRC) which amplifies DNA sements. Benefits: facilitating DNA amplification, user-friendly interface, versatile applications, and improving research accuracy.

T100 Thermal Cycler

Used for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) which amplifies DNA segments, allows for easy replication of DNA, creates a simpler process for monitoring PCR runs, supports various PCR techniques, provides consistent temperature control and ensures reliable results.

ChemiDoc Mp Gel Imaging System

Essential for molecular biology, protein analysis, and DNA work. Captures high-resolution images of gels and blots, measures the intensity of bands for accurate quantification, works with DNA, RN, and protein samples, ensuring reliable and reproducible data.

NanoDrop 2000 Spectrophotometer

Utilized in measuring the concentration and purity of DNA, RNA, and protein samples.

AccurScan Go Photometer

Measures the concentration of substances in liquid samples, providing quick and easy measurements with minimal sample preparation, and supports various experiments.

Illumina MiSeq System

Used for next-generation sequencing, which analyzes DNA and RNA sequences, which combines multiple steps into one automated process, providing high quality sequencing data.

Chromatography & Separation

6850 Series II Network GC System

Allows for easy isolation of different compounds in a sample, easy to program and monitor GC runs, supports various analytical techniques, helps students understand the principles and application of as chromatography.

Automatic Liquid Sampler

Reduces manual effort and increases efficiency, provides reproducible sampling, supports various analytical techniques, encourages students to understand the importance proper sampling techniques, and provides consistent sample preparation to ensure reliable results.

Infinity Series Diode Array Detectors

Used in high-performance liquid chromatography to identify and quantify compounds in a liquid sample, which simplifies data acquisition and analysis.

Microscopy & Imaging

JCM-7000 Benchtop Neoscope SEM

Provides hands-on experience that allows for detailed analysis of sample morphology and composition. Supports various research fields, such as materials science, biology, and nontechnology by providing detailed images of sample surfaces at the micro and nanoscale.

Sample Preparation & Processing

Tissuelyser LT

CPX Series Ultrasonic Cleaner

Sonicator

Analog Multitude Vortexer

Tube Revolver Rotator

Carolina Bench Mixer

Mult-Platform Shaker

These instruments collectively provide students with a comprehensive understanding of sample manipulation techniques. Students can gain hands-on experience in preparing samples for various analytical methods. The Analog Multitude Vortexer, Tube Revolver Rotator, Carolina Bench Mixer, and Multi-Platform Shaker further enhance their skills in mixing and homogenizing samples, ensuring consistency and reliability in experimental results.

This not only reinforces theoretical concepts but also empowers students to conduct more accurate and reproducible research, which cultivates a stronger competence in the crucial role of meticulous ample preparation in scientific investigations.

Centrifugation

Benchtop Centrifuge

5418R Centrifuge

Sorvall Micro21 Centrifuge

These centrifuges provide students with essential tools for separating substances based on density. They enable the efficient processing of samples, allowing for the isolation of cells, proteins, nucleic acids, and other components.

Material Science & Chemistry

Smart Coater

High-Pressure Metering Pump

Accelerated Weather Tester

General Lab Equipment

General Purpose Water Bath

Digital Dry Bath/Block Heater

Stirring Hot Plate

Cubis II Ultra-High Resolution Balance

363AC Analytical Balance Scale

Adventurer Pro Precision Balance

BioShake IQ

Trans-Blot Turbo Transfer System

These instruments enable students to maintain stable temperatures, precisely measure mass, effectively mix solutions, and efficiently transfer biomolecules, all of which are vital for reliable and reproducible results in various scientific investigations. They ensure that students develop essential laboratory sills and a strong understanding of the principles underlying experimental design and execution.

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