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Register for our Shared Research Facilities Showcase!

Pitt’s shared research facilities house special-purpose equipment and offer expert consultation to support a wide range of technical areas across the University.

Join us to explore these facilities to enhance your research! Network with Pitt research specialists and discuss specific research questions.

As you explore the event, stop by each information table to grab a stamp on your Shared Research Facilities game board. Collect enough stamps and you'll be entered into our raffle for awesome prizes!

When: Monday, October 19th, 2026 from 2pm-5pm

Where: University Club, Ballroom B (second floor)

Who: Open to all Pitt faculty, students, and staff

Light appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Please register here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2srDXoGkJ933Nrw

Registration is Encouraged but not Required

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Mouse Embryo Services Core

Overview of Equipment and Services

The Mouse Embryo Services (MES) Core provides a broad, comprehensive range of services to UPitt investigators, including generation of gene editing mice, transgenic mice, ES cell microinjection into blastocysts to create germline competent chimera, cryopreservation and long-term storage of mouse sperm/embryos, recovery of mouse lines from cryopreserved germplasm, in vitro fertilization for mouse line rescue and re-derivation of pathogen free mouse strains. The core director, Dr. Chunming Bi, also provides consultation on mouse colony maintenance and breeding.

Location and Hours of Operation

Primary: The Assembly Building, 5051 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Primary Sq. Ft: 1844

Days of the Week	Hours open
Monday - Friday	9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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