In order to obtain cultures from the CTC, Affiliates should indicate the type and number of cultures desired, a brief summary of the project in which the culture will be used, and funding support for the project. The CTC will provide access to the use of some equipment by Affiliates who are using tissue culture in their research. Affiliates who wish to use this facility should submit a brief summary of their project in which they indicate their equipment needs, kinds of cells being used, approximate scheduling requirements, list of individuals who will be using the facility, and funding support for the project. They will be oriented to the use of the equipment before being allowed to work in these areas. The CTC will prepare a wide variety of culture media, buffers, and balanced salt solutions.
All solutions are sterility-tested prior to release from the facility.
Currently, the CTC prepares over 60 liters of solutions each month. Affiliates who wish to take advantage of this service should submit a brief summary of their project and funding support for the project, and indicate the type and amounts of solution they require. Affiliates must provide the CTC with bottles and the powder base for media, as well as any special additives. The CTC will supply those salts commonly used for constructing buffers and salt solutions. There is no charge for this.