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Agilent Center of Excellence in Biomolecular Characterization

The Agilent Center of Excellence in Biomolecular Characterization was established as a partnership between USC and Agilent technologies with the goal to converge researchers across science and engineering to work together on multidisciplinary approaches for the development of new drugs, diagnostics, and medical devices. The center features first-in-class research instruments ranging from advanced mass spectrometry, chromatography, robotic high-throughput reaction screening, genomics, and optical characterization.

Located at Michelson since 2018

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Center of Excellence in Nano Imaging

The Center of Excellence in Nano Imaging (CNI) provides state-of-the-art imaging and characterization capabilities to the university and research communities. Its mission is to promote and advance the science and application of research tools for imaging, visualization, and analysis of nano- through meso scale features and structures, both man-made and natural, including biological structures.

Located at Michelson since 2021

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Dynamic Imaging Science Center

The mission of the Dynamic Imaging Science Center (DISC) is to better understand the science of human movement in health and disease through the development and use of non-invasive imaging. The center is supported by the National Science Foundation, the Viterbi School of Engineering, and Siemens “healthineers.” It is home to an ultra-rare low field MRI machine, one of only three of it’s kind in the world, which is being used in research at Viterbi to develop “forever implants” to better understand when implants are failing, and to help manufacturers optimize new devices and doctors avoid unnecessary surgeries.

Located at Michelson since 2021

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John O’Brien Nanofabrication Laboratory

The vision behind the design of the John O’Brien Nanofabrication Laboratory is to move beyond conventional silicon processing. The breadth of instrumentation enables the core to support diverse research activities, from fundamental quantum transport studies to nano/bioconvergent research. Enabling interdisciplinary research with next generation nanomaterials is a strong focus of the facility. This emphasis is unique among nanofabrication facilities and enables researchers to translate novel materials into transformational devices for a wide range of applications.

Located at Michelson since 2021

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Dornsife PLASMA Center

Plasma Laboratory for Atmosphere, Solid Earth, and Marine Analyses
Equipment and services: Neptune MC-ICPMS, Agilent 8900 QQQ-ICPMS, Agilent 5110 ICP-OES, Mercury Analyzer NIC MA-3000,

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Bioinformatics Core

Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary science that brings together approaches from biology, genomics, biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, medicine and health. At a basic functional level, bioinformatics is the application of computing tools to biological data to make it understandable. Thus, bioinformatics helps to gather, store, organize, and analyze large volumes of data, or big data, whereby such data can be transformed into interpretable pieces of information. When applied to gerontology research, bioinformatics incorporates the investigator’s goal of using computational tools and resources to answer research questions aimed at improving human health across the lifespan, and into older ages.

3715 McClintock Avenue Los Angeles CA 90089
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