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ALERT Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Do you need help finding specialized equipment or expert services for your research? Whether you are new to the Pitt research community or a regular shared facility user, join one of our upcoming webinars to learn more about the resources available across campus. These sessions will offer an overview of resources available, how to access equipment and services, iLab training, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Join one of the following two webinars:
No prior registration is required and anyone is welcome to join.
In addition, save the date for an in-person Shared Facility Showcase on the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026. More information about this event and how to register will be shared soon.
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The Rustbelt Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), a partnership between Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh, provides administrative and shared research support to enhance and coordinate high quality AIDS research through its core facilities. CFAR Core F: Systems Biology and Biostatistics supports HIV research by providing comprehensive multi-omics, functional immunology, bioinformatics, and biostatistics services. Services offered include advanced RNA and antibody sequencing (10X, Nanostring, BD Rhapsody), Visium spatial sequencing, soluble biomarker profiling (MSD) and flow cytometry and cell sorting capabilities with expert consultation and training. Additional services include a range of cellular immunology assays such as ELISpot, cytotoxicity, ADCC, cytokine/chemokine induction, and viral suppression. Bioinformatics reporting services range from basic data processing to advanced pathway and network analysis, along with biostatistics support for study design, hypothesis testing, and study monitoring.
Primary Sq. Ft: 2856
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Peter Shoucair |
Project Coordinator (Facility Director)
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pes41@pitt.edu
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Scaife Hall 8 Fl South
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| Robbie Mailliard, PhD |
Faculty Co-Director
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412-624-3848
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rbm19@pitt.edu
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| Charles Rinaldo, PhD |
Faculty Co-Director
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412-624-3928
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rinaldo@pitt.edu
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