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JDRF-supported research resources:
Applying for Human Pancreatic Islets for Basic Science Studies
The Pancreatic ß-Cell Functional Differentiation Analysis Laboratory:
This Core laboratory at the University of Chicago provides a service to evaluate the function of candidate surrogate ß-cells (obtained from alternative sources including stem cells) and isolated human islets that may or may not have undergone various treatments. Click here for detailed information.
RNAi/Lentigenic/Transgenic Mouse Construction:
Transgenic services are offered through the CITDH's manipulated NOD mouse core. Germline manipulation is performed directly in NOD mice: classic transgenesis by pronuclear injection of DNA, or genomic introduction of lentiviral vectors by micro-infection, in particular for the delivery of RNAi transgenes.
JDRF-funded or co-funded initiatives:
