Research Facilities
Meharry’s research facilities and shared resources provide researchers with access to cutting-edge technology, specialized expertise, and collaborative infrastructure. From high-performance computing and advanced analytics to animal care and community-engaged research support, these cores accelerate discovery across disciplines. Together, our research facilities enhance research capacity and ensure scientific excellence at every level.
Animal Care Facility (ACF)
Meharry’s Animal Care Facility (ACF) pursues the maintenance of an enriched, variable-free, secure and humane environment for our animal subjects, as well as superb customer service for our research clients.
Bioinformatics Core (BIN)
The Bioinformatics Core provides advanced computational biology support for the analysis, integration, and interpretation of complex biomedical data.
Biostatistics Core (BST)
The Biostatistics sub-core (BST) provides statistical support and services using cutting-edge statistical methods and software to all Meharry faculty, staff and students engaged in research as well as collaborators outside Meharry Medical College.
Community Engagement Core (CEC)
The Community Engagement Core (CEC) fosters meaningful collaboration between Meharry researchers and community members or organizations to address health inequities and improve outcomes in populations experiencing the poorest health.
Energy Metabolisms Core (EMC)
The EMC Core provides Seahorse analysis services for an established fee and additionally offers scientific and technical consultation, including collaborative interpretation of results.
Gene Editing, BSL3 and Flow Cytometry Core
The Gene Editing Core (GEE), Biosafety Level 3 Core (BSL), and Flow Cytometry Core (FLO) provide researchers with advanced technologies, secure facilities, and expert guidance to support cutting-edge biomedical research. Together, these cores enable precise genome engineering, high-containment infectious disease studies, and in-depth cellular analysis.
Genomics Data Core (GEN)
The Genomics Data Core (GENOD) provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive next-generation sequencing (NGS)-focused services, multi-level professional training, and consultation to support basic, clinical and translational research
Proteomics Core (PRO)
The Proteomics and Protein Analysis Core (PRO) provides comprehensive bottom-up proteomic services on the Orbitrap platform with optional MudPIT, isobaric tag labeling (SILAC or TMT/iTRAQ), and PTM analysis.
Retinal Imaging
The Retinal Imaging Core provides advanced in vivo imaging and functional assessment tools to support vision science research. It enables high-resolution visualization and quantification of retinal structure and function in small animal models, particularly mice and rats.
Contact Us:
Awadh Binhazim, DVM, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Research Facilities and Infrastructure
Email: abinhazim@mmc.edu
Phone: 615.327.6071
Schedule in advance on The Meharry iLab portal at iLab Organizer :: login. Staff can assist with experiments during regular weekday hours.