Maintained by the MCL, the Biological Instrumentation Cluster has a small amount of commonly needed instruments to further biological and biochemical research.
Mass spectrometry (MS) is an analytical technique used for determining masses of particles and the elemental composition of a sample or molecule.
The Materials Characterization Laboratory maintains a large array of instrumentation for the production and analysis of complex materials.
The Microscopy and Imaging Suite is a shared facility equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for optical and electron microscopy and Flow Cytometry.
The NMR Facility has six high-field instruments dedicated solely to research and one for undergraduate teaching and research.
The X-Ray Diffraction Facility can collect data at nitrogen-cooled temperatures as low as 90K. Over 2200 new structures have been determined in our lab.
The Glass Shop is responsible for fabricating and repairing intricate pieces of glassware and apparatus and constructing complete high vacuum systems.
The Electronics Shop provides the high-quality design, fabrication, and repair of equipment and instrumentation.
The Machine Shop specializes in the mechanical design, fabrication, and repair of research equipment and instrumentation.
The DSS is a university-owned and run internal scientific supplier with inventory management support from Unity Lab Services.
The Dietrich School has fostered the development of its helium recovery program, culminating in the creation of Pitt Cryogenics, an internal supplier of cryogenic gases for research purposes.
The Animal Facility is a certified small animal research facility that provides the ability to efficiently advance your research while ensuring uncompromising animal care.
The University of Pittsburgh and the Dietrich School support multiple additional research facilities tailored to our student and faculty needs.
View additional resources for research support, including a guide on writing research proposals and a system for reporting laboratory issues.