Research Cores
The Vanderbilt Digestive Diseases Research Center provides research support for its center investigators through the following research cores and services. These facilities provide digestive disease investigators with the latest advancements in technology and aid in experimental design.
Biostatistics Component
Professional expertise in biostatistics for all VDDRC projects, investigators and participants
Cell Imaging Core
Advanced imaging equipment and expert technical support for sophisticated microscopy and analysis of tissue and cellular anatomy and physiology
Flow Cytometry Core
Analysis of cell phenotype and properties; digestive disease specific training, troubleshooting, support and optimization for VDDRC members
Mass Spectrometry/
Omics Core
Cost effective, state-of-the-art instrumentation for structural analysis of biological molecules and for qualitative and quantitative assays of nutrients and metabolites in physiologic fluids
Translational Analysis Core
Digital Histomorphology Service
Tissue Morphology Service