Histopathology- Morphology Core

The Histopathology- Morphology Research Core of the ONPRC is designed to meet the research histology needs of anyone in the ONPRC, OHSU, and Academic- non OHSU communities.  Services are also provided to external persons.   

 

Services

Paraffin histology: tissue processing, serial sectioning, H & E staining and special stains

Frozen tissue histology: tissue processing (isopentane quick freeze), cryosectioning, free-floating or slide mounted sections, knife sharpening

Training and consultation for histological techniques

 

Equipment

LEICA CM 3050S manual and automatic cryostat

MICROM HM 315 rotary microtome

MICRON HM 325 rotary microtome

Tissue- Tek TEC embedding center

Tissue- Tek VIP paraffin processing center

LEICA SP 9000 knife sharpener 

 

Access

The Histopathology- Morphology Research Core is a fee for service open to all in need.  Trained users can reserve time on the microtomes.  HPMRC is located at OHSU-West Campus, ONPRC. 

 

Contact

Barbra Mason
Research Associate
Research Building, Room 144
503-690-5323
masonb@ohsu.edu 

Histopathology- Morphology Research Core rates