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Canadian Centre for Electron
Microscopy
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The Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy
provides world-class electron microscopy capabilities and expertise to
researchers working on a broad range of materials research. Our vision is to
be one of the leading electron microscopy facilities in the world for the
quality of the scientific research and for promoting interactions amongst
researchers in various fields nationally and internationally.
Users of CCEM work on a very broad range of
materials issues. These include materials for: Photonics, Nanoelectronics,
Energy, Environment, Geo-sciences, and Health; studying the fundamentals of
materials and nanomaterials; developing new approaches to synthesis of
materials; studying interactions of viruses and cells.
Equipment
available- High resolution
Transmission Electron Microscopes
- Analytical
Transmission Electron Microscopes
- Conventional
TEM
- Scanning
Electron Microscopes
- Scanning
Probe Microscopy
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Centre for Functional Genomics
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The
mission of the Centre for Functional Genomics is to develop new technologies
and to exploit recent advances in gene expression profiling, bioinformatics
and proteomics to discover gene function. This knowledge will be integrated
into the investigation of genetic pathways that regulate organismal
development and physiology
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Centre for Gene Therapeutics
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The mission of the Centre for Gene Therapeutics is to
investigate, create and implement approaches utilizing the delivery of genes
as therapeutic agents in the treatment of human and animal disease. The
Centre is focused on developing novel cures for cancer, inflammatory diseases
and infectious diseases using state-of-the-art gene transfer technology
coupled with the most recent information derived from the application of
genomics.
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Centre for Probe Development
and Commercialization
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The Centre for Probe Development and
Commercialization focuses on all areas related to the development of
molecular imaging probes. The centre has the capability to produce agents to
support drug discovery and develop novel agents to foster early detection of
disease.
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Flow Cytometry Facility
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The Flow Cytometry Facility (FCF) provides access to a
wide spectrum of investigators at McMaster University, as well as outside
users. The facility performs a variety of standard cell phenotyping tests
that provides service to the greater Hamilton area and as a reference center
for South-Western Ontario. The FCF utilizes a two laser (488 nm, 633 nm),
4-colour FACScaliberÔ instrument and a 3-colour capable FACScanÔ instrument.
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High Throughput Screening Laboratory
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The High Throughput Screening Laboratory provides
excellence and innovation in biomolecular screening to meet the needs of a
variety of users. The HTS lab is used primarily by McMaster scientists,
searching for novel probes to fuel biological and biochemical research
initiatives.
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Management of Innovation
& New Technology Research Centre
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The Management of Innovation and New Technology (MINT)*
Research Centre's mission is to :
• achieve and maintain pre-eminence as the world's foremost think tank in the
field of innovation research
• provide a full-service consulting practice and clearing house for
organizations who are interested in improving (or maintaining) their
innovativeness
• establish an environment that will nurture a cadre of business leaders who
can identify innovation-related issues and problem solve in an environment
characterized by ongoing technological change
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McMaster Institute of Applied
Radiation Sciences
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The McMaster Institute of Applied Radiation Sciences promotes
interdisciplinary research in radiation science and engineering applied to
biology, medicine and industry.
Related
Facilities
McMaster Nuclear Reactor is the only Canadian medium flux reactor in a university
environment. MNR's neutrons are used by nuclear physics, biology, chemistry,
earth sciences, medicine and nuclear medicine.
Accelerator Laboratory
houses three charged particle accelerators a gamma ray irradiation facility
and a variety of other radiation related apparatus. The main areas of application
at present are in biology and medicine, although the facilities remain
available for materials analysis and other applications.
Radioisotope Laboratories consists of a suite of licensed laboratories, related
infrastructure and services with controlled access, Health Physics
supervision, full contamination monitoring and capacity to handle active
effluents, and is approved for work using radioactive isotopes.
Pre-Clinical Imaging Testing Facility houses both a small animal PET scanner and a combined
SPECT/CT scanner. This provides the opportunity to perform both anatomical
and functional imaging studies using a wide range of isotopes, tracers and
subjects.
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McMaster Institute for Molecular
Biology & Biotechnology
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The
vision of MOBIX, the McMaster Institute for Molecular Biology and Medicine,
is to develop a world-class centre for life science and translational
reasearch. MOBIX makes use of the most recent advances in basic and applied
molecular biology and develops these findings into diagnostic and therapeutic
interventions in human health. MOBIX consists of a series of centres, set up
within the institute, each with its own experimental and development goals
and all sharing the common vision.
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McMaster Institute of Environment
& Health
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The
McMaster Institute of Environment & Health has mobilized
interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects in such areas as the
convergence of health and environmental ethics, environment and human
reproduction, social aspects of disease and illness, environmental health
policy, health effects of air pollution, social-pyschological effects of
potential and perceived environmental threats, social production of health and
determinants of health at the local level.
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McMaster
Membrane Research Group
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The Membrane Research Group is a collaborative,
interdisciplinary group of researchers involved in the preparation, characterization,
evaluation and modeling of a wide range of membranes and membrane separation
processes.
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McMaster Nuclear Reactor
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Operating since 1959, the facilities, skills and people
of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR) are used by students, faculty, small
businesses and international industry leaders to fills the real need to match
student learning with research and industry.
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Statistics Canada
Research Data Centre
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Housed in Mills Memorial Library, the Research Data
Centre at McMaster provides access to Statistics Canada master survey files
at no charge to researchers -- the first time that such access has been
possible without working in a Statistics Canada office.
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Walter
W. Smeltzer
Corrosion Laboratory
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The lab provides experimental research facilities for
faculty, research associates and graduate students, functions as a vehicle
for the promotion of corrosion knowledge among university, industry and
government and provides a service to industry in corrosion consulting and the
examination and testing of corrosion-related problems.
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Water Resources
Environmental Information Systems Laboratory
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The Water Resources Environmental Information Systems
Laboratory develops innovative tools for solving complex environmental
engineering problems.
The lab focuses on the development and application of advanced
state-of-the-art computer models to be used in computational hydraulics and
hydrology supporting decision making for engineering design projects,
contingency planning studies, and regulatory compliance support.
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