McGowan Institute Core Histology Laboratory

Announcements

Effective July 2026: The Histology Core's rates will be increasing due to increasing supply costs and an update of our operating cost model. We have made every effort to keep prices low for our researchers. If you have concerns, please email Julia Hart (JRP128@pitt.edu) for a consultation for the most cost-effective approach to an upcoming project. We are also able to provide quotes.

Overview of Equipment and Services

The McGowan Institute Histology Core Laboratory provides comprehensive histology services, which is an essential tool in the development of tissue engineering and cellular therapies and allows for timely and detailed interpretation of in vitro and in vivo experimental results. The core offers full histology services including tissue processing and embedding, sectioning, staining, and immunohistochemistry. Located at Bridgeside Point II in the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, the lab also offers special stains and antibody protocol development. Services can be customized to fit the needs of any research program. Contact the core for specialized projects, stains, or requests.

Location and Hours of Operation

Primary: Bridgeside Point II Room 348, 450 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219

Primary Sq. Ft: 527

Days of the Week

Hours open

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Pickup/Dropoff Tues – Fri

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

*Email if you need alternate times

Due to staff schedule changes, our pickup and dropoff times have changed to 10AM-1PM, Tuesday through Friday. If possible, please email to let us know when you are planning on dropping off samples.

Transportation, Parking, and Dropoff

Street parking is available on Technology Drive. There is also a parking garage located across the street.

The BSPII and 40A shuttles both stop at Bridgeside Point II. 

Users outside of Bridgeside Point II must check with the front desk security officer. Inform them you are dropping off or picking up for Histology and a member of the lab will meet you in the lobby.

Submission Information

How to Sumit Tissue - McGowan Histology Core

Submission Forms and iLAB - McGowan Histology Core.pdf

Resources

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Julia Hart
Lab Supervisor (Facility Director)
 
412-624-5265
 
jrp128@pitt.edu
 
Bridgeside Point II, Rm 348
 
George Hussey, PhD
Faculty Director
 
412-624-5272
 
gsh8@pitt.edu
 
Bridgeside Point II
 

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