Research Cores
The Vanderbilt Digestive Diesease Research Center provides research support for its center investigators and affiliated faculty through the following research cores. These facilities provide digestive disease investigators with the latest advancements in technology and aid in experimental design.
Biostatistics Compontent
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/
Proteomics 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.
Preclinical Models of Digestive Disease Core
GI Organoids
Preclinical Imaging
Tissue Morphology