Laboratory support is provided if you are including collection of biological samples in your research protocol.

Functions:

1. Consultation on study design, sample preparation and analysis.
2. Collection of biological samples Storage and inventory biospecimens.
3. Analysis of samples using ELISA, PCR using commercially available kits.
4. Samples preparation for the Emory core facilities
5. Samples tests cost estimation for a grant proposal.

The Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Biobehavioral Research Laboratory includes 400 sq. ft. of dedicated space that serves as a resource for use by School of Nursing and affiliated researchers. This laboratory is equipped for processing and analyzing samples and is outfitted with a Beckman-Coulter refrigerated centrifuge, a 4-degree refrigerator, one -20 and three -80 freezers for long-term storage of clinical samples. Additionally, the lab is equipped with a biotech plate reader, ultra-pure water maker, pipettes, blood drawing supplies, processing tubes and other equipment and supplies needed to advance the range of biobehavioral research conducted in the School of Nursing.

The Office of Nursing Research welcomes all SON Faculty, Post Docs and PhD Students to use the Laboratory Support services. To begin working with the Office of Nursing research, please complete the Proposal Initiation Form

Whitney Wharton
SON Biobehavioral Lab Director
Phone: 404-727-7604
Email: w.wharton@emory.edu

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Nikolay Patrushev
SON Research Lab Manager
Phone: 404-727-7604
Email: npatrus@emory.edu

Suzanne Beliga
SON Research Lab Assistant
Email: sbeliga@emory.edu