The McGowan Institute Histology Core Laboratory provides comprehensive histology services, which is an essential tool in the development of tissue engineering and cellular therapies and allows for timely and detailed interpretation of in vitro and in vivo experimental results. The core offers full histology services including tissue processing and embedding, sectioning, staining, and immunohistochemistry. Located at Bridgeside Point II in the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, the lab also offers special stains and antibody protocol development. Services can be customized to fit the needs of any research program. Contact the core for specialized projects, stains, or requests.
Location & Hours of Operation
| Monday-Friday | 8am-4pm |
| Pickup/Dropoff Tuesday-Friday | 10am-1pm |
Transportation, Parking, & Dropoff
Street parking is available on Technology Drive. There is also a parking garage located across the street.
The BSPII and 40A shuttles both stop at Bridgeside Point II.
Users outside of Bridgeside Point II must check with the front desk security officer. Inform them you are dropping off or picking up for Histology and a member of the lab will meet you in the lobby.
Citation Information
Work performed in the McGowan Institute Histology Core Facility (RRID:SCR_027956) and services and instruments used in this project were graciously supported, in part, by the University of Pittsburgh and the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.