The Biomarker Core Facility uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide resources and support research programs through training and collaborative opportunities in the scientific community. We use state of the art technology to deliver precise and accurate biomarker measurements.
Our facility provides analyte measurements on a variety of human and animal materials including serum, plasma, urine, and cell supernatants. We work with VA and UC affiliated investigators and repository personnel to coordinate sample shipments to our lab. We perform, analyze, and interpret immunoassay data utilizing various methods and instrumentation.
We can assist VA and UC affiliated investigators with identifying proper sample type, collection, storage, shipping, and testing methods. We will work with researchers to generate method descriptions and develop cost estimates for grant submission.
*Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to take on work outside of the VA or the UC system
Director:
Michael Shlipak, MD, MPH
Associate Director:
Carl Grunfeld, MD, PhD
Business Manager:
Erica Day, MPH
Lab Scientific Manager:
Barbara Bensing
Lab Operations Manager:
Kasey Campos
Lab Operations Manager:
Trenton Hall
David Ma
Contact:
[email protected]
415-627-8924
Services
MSD Multiplex assays, immuno-nephelometric technology for human biofluids, ELISA
Equipment
Meso QuickPlex SQ120 (yields up to 400 data points per plate), Siemens BNII, Thermo Multiskan MCC
Location
San Francisco VA Medical Center: Building 2, RMs 466-490