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http://www.loni.usc.edu/

Biomedical technology resource center specializing in novel approaches and tools for neuroimaging. It develops novel strategies to investigate brain structure and function in their full multidimensional complexity. There is a rapidly growing need for brain models comprehensive enough to represent brain structure and function as they change across time in large populations, in different disease states, across imaging modalities, across age and sex, and even across species. International networks of collaborators are provided with a diverse array of tools to create, analyze, visualize, and interact with models of the brain. A major focus of these collaborations is to develop four-dimensional brain models that track and analyze complex patterns of dynamically changing brain structure in development and disease, expanding investigations of brain structure-function relations to four dimensions.

Proper citation: Laboratory of Neuro Imaging (RRID:SCR_001922) Copy   

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https://www.unmc.edu/vcr/cores/vcr-cores/confocal-microscopy/index.html

Facility houses imaging technologies ranging from super resolution (~ 0.120 um to 0.020 um) to microscopic (~ 0.300 um) to mesoscopic (~ 1 um) biomedical imaging. Imaging specialists provide training and/or actively assist researchers collecting images across imaging instrumentation. Instrumentation includes Zeiss ELYRA PS.1 is inverted microscope for super resolution (SR) structured illumination microscopy (SIM) and single molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) including, PhotoActivated Localization Microscopy (PALM) using photo switchable/convertible fluorescent proteins, Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) and STochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (STORM);Zeiss 800 CLSM with Airyscan is an inverted microscope dramatically increasing conventional confocal image resolution to ~180 nm using Airyscan technology; Zeiss 710 LSM is inverted microscope supporting most basic imaging applications, multi channel and spectral, co localization, live cell, 3D, and time series imaging; Zeiss Celldiscoverer 7 is widefield imaging system for automated, time lapse imaging of live samples; Zeiss Axioscan 7 is high performance whole slide scanning system for fluorescence, brightfield, and polarization imaging;Miltenyi Biotec Ultramicroscope II Light Sheet fluorescence microscope (LSFM) extends fluorescent imaging into true 3D, large scale volumetric imaging of intact tissues, organs, and small organisms. AMCF also houses several high-end data analysis workstations with premier image analysis software including HALO (Indica Labs) and IMARIS (Oxford Instruments) facilitating data rendering, analyses, and presentation options.

Proper citation: University of Nebraska Medical Center Advanced Microscopy Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022467) Copy   

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https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs/qlmc/

Provides access to variety of microscope modalities including laser scanning and spinning disk confocal, multiphoton, wide field deconvolution, CFP/YFP FRET, TIRF, single molecule imaging, and more. Offers customized microscopy training, advise and help with sample preparation, image quantification, and offer basic microscope maintenance. Can streamline your data handling and image visualization as well as automate your image analysis workflow through customized Fiji macros.

Proper citation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Quantitative Light Microscopy Core Facility (RRID:SCR_022605) Copy   

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https://openslide.org/

Software C library that provides a simple interface to read whole-slide images (also known as virtual slides).

Proper citation: OpenSlide (RRID:SCR_028483) Copy   

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http://www.loni.usc.edu/Software/LOVE

A versatile 1D, 2D and 3D data viewer geared for cross-platform visualization of stereotactic brain data. It is a 3-D viewer that allows volumetric data display and manipulation of axial, sagittal and coronal views. It reads Analyze, Raw-binary and NetCDF volumetric data, as well as, Multi-Contour Files (MCF), LWO/LWS surfaces, atlas hierarchical brain-region labelings ( Brain Trees). It is a portable Java-based software, which only requires a Java interpreter and a 64 MB of RAM memory to run on any computer architecture. LONI_Viz allows the user to interactively overlay and browse through several data volumes, zoom in and out in the axial, sagittal and coronal views, and reports the intensities and the stereo-tactic voxel and world coordinates of the data. Expert users can use LONI_Viz to delineate structures of interest, e.g., sulcal curves, on the 3 cardinal projections of the data. These curves then may be use to reconstruct surfaces representing the topological boundaries of cortical and sub-cortical regions of interest. The 3D features of the package include a SurfaceViewer and a full real-time VolumeRenderer. These allow the user to view the relative positions of different anatomical or functional regions which are not co-planar in any of the axial, sagittal or coronal 2D projection planes. The interactive part of LONI_Viz features a region drawing module used for manual delineation of regions of interest. A series of 2D contours describing the boundary of a region in projection planes (axial, sagittal or coronal) could be used to reconstruct the surface-representation of the 3D outer shell of the region. The latter could then be resliced in directions complementary to the drawing-direction and these complementary contours could be loaded in all tree cardinal views. In addition the surface object could be displayed using the SurfaceViewer. A pre-loading data crop and sub-sampling module allows the user to load and view practically data of any size. This is especially important when viewing cryotome, histological or stained data-sets which may reach 1GB (109 bytes) in size. The user could overlay several pre-registered volumes, change intensity colors and ranges and the inter-volume opacities to visually inspect similarities and differences between the different subjects/modalities. Several image-processing aids provide histogram plotting, image-smoothing, etc. Specific Features: * Region description DataBase * Moleculo-genetic database * Brain anatomical data viewer * BrainMapper tool * Surface (LightWave objects/scenes) and Volume rendering tools * Interactive Contour Drawing tool Implementation Issues: * Applet vs. Application - the software is available as both an applet and a standalone application. The former could be used to browse data from within the LONI database, however, it imposes restrictions on file-size, Internet connection and network-bandwidth and client/server file access. The later requires a local install and configuration of the LONI_Viz software * Extendable object-oriented code (Java), computer architecture independent * Complete online software documentation is available at http://www.loni.ucla.edu/LONI_Viz and a Java-Class documentation is available at http://www.loni.ucla.edu/~dinov/LONI_Vis.dir/doc/LONI_Viz_Java_Docs.html

Proper citation: LONI Visualization Tool (RRID:SCR_000765) Copy   

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http://www.loni.usc.edu/Software/Pipeline

A free workflow application primarily aimed at neuroimaging researchers that allows users to easily describe their executables in a graphical user interface (ie. create a module) and connect them together to create complex analyses all without having to code a single line in a scripting language. The Pipeline Client runs on your PC/Mac/Linux computer upon which you can create sophisticated processing workflows using a variety of commonly available executable tools (e.g. FSL, AIR, FreeSurfer, AFNI, Diffusion Toolkit, etc). The Distributed Pipeline Server can be installed on your Linux cluster and you can submit processing jobs directly to your own compute systems. Once you����??ve created a module for use in the LONI Pipeline, you can save it into your personal library and reuse it in other workflows you create by simply dragging and dropping it in. Because the LONI Pipeline is written in Java, you can work in whatever operating system suits you best. If there are tools that you need that can only work on another operating system, you can install a Pipeline server on that computer and connect from your client to do processing and analysis remotely.

Proper citation: LONI Pipeline Processing Environment (RRID:SCR_001161) Copy   

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http://www.itk.org

Open source, cross platform library that provides developers with extensive suite of software tools for image analysis. Developed through extreme programming methodologies, ITK builds on proven, spatially oriented architecture for processing, segmentation, and registration of scientific images in two, three, or more dimensions.

Proper citation: Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit (RRID:SCR_001149) Copy   

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http://www.pharmabase.org/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE, documented August 25, 2015. Open content cheminformatics database linking physiology with pharmacology, it targets the action and use of pharmacological compounds in modifying protein function, while revealing molecular relationships and linking out to related databases and sites. Pharmabase has been developed as a research tool, a resource for students, and an ongoing interactive forum on the use of pharmacological compounds in cellular research. It has several navigational routes, including a graphics browser (shows graphics of cell types and pathways) and membrane transport, which also illustrates the diversity of mechanisms that are covered. Users have access to detailed compound records with interactive features, and a form to send comments to the editor. Investigators are encouraged to alert the editors to mistakes, omissions or new compound information available from their reading and research.

Proper citation: Pharmabase - an open content cheminformatics resource linking physiology with pharmacology (RRID:SCR_002462) Copy   

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http://www.loni.usc.edu/Software/MBAT

Workflow environment bringing together heterogenous, online biological image resources, a user's image data and biological atlases in a concise, unified and intuitive workspace. The MBAT viewer displays multiple images on a single virtual canvas allowing easy side-by-side comparisons and image compositing. MBAT is written in Java so it is platform independent and is highly extensible through it's plugin architecture. MBAT integrates three distinct workspaces for online search, image alignment (registration) and image display: * Search Workspace: able to submit a query to multiple databases simultaneously and online literature searches. * Registration Workspace: performs 2D landmark based registration. * Viewer Workspace: displays & composites images and image volumes using high performance graphics hardware. * Atlas Viewer: allows navigation and interrogation of volumetric atlases. * Hierarchy Editor: create logical groupings of atlas labels.

Proper citation: Mouse BIRN Atlasing Toolkit (RRID:SCR_002814) Copy   

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http://www.umc.edu/Administration/Centers_and_Institutes/Center_for_Psychiatric_Neuroscience/Core_Research_Resources.aspx

Core facility that provides access to psychiatrically characterized post-mortem brain specimens, state-of-the-art equipment, cutting-edge technologies and the technical advice of highly trained faculty members who serve as Core Directors. The sophisticated imaging systems and biotechnologically advanced molecular core resources are provided on a shared-use basis to CPN and UMMC researchers. The CPN Research Resources Cores include the Human Brain Collection Core, Animal Core, Imaging Core, Molecular Biology Core, and Information Technologies Core.

Proper citation: UMMC Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience Labs and Facilities (RRID:SCR_002688) Copy   

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http://www.wanprc.org/

Center that aims to provide an environment to support biomedical research directed towards human health issues and nonhuman primate health and biology. To meet this mission, the WaNPRC supports biomedical research activities, professional research staff, specifically bred and maintained nonhuman primate colonies, and dedicated facilities and equipment required for nonhuman primate research protocols.

Proper citation: Washington National Primate Research Center (RRID:SCR_002761) Copy   

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http://www.hms.harvard.edu/NEPRC/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on May 12,2023. A U.S. Regional Primate Research Center that focuses on AIDS, cancer, neuropsychiatric disorders, drug addiction, and neurodegenerative disease. The Division of Primate Resources provides researchers with the services and facilities to support biomedical research. It offers a broad spectrum of services ranging from analysis of tissue specimens to partnership investigations with leading biomedical research institutions. Outside investigators have access to tissue specimens, organs, blood, skeletal structures, and viral specimens. Services include veterinary services, animals and animal care, surgical and radiographic services, timed mating, biocontainment, pathology services, and professional and technical expertise. Additional diagnostic and research services at NEPRC include testing for antiviral antibodies, DNA cloning, and DNA sequencing. The colony of nine species includes rhesus macaques and other Old World monkeys and New World species including the common marmoset and squirrel monkey. Other species can be obtained. Animals with exceptional characteristics (specific-pathogen-free, timed pregnancy, surgically altered, etc.) can be made available if needed. Scientists wishing to conduct research at the center must have projects reviewed and approved by the center animal allocation committee.

Proper citation: New England National Primate Research Center (RRID:SCR_002887) Copy   

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http://cytoscape.org

Software platform for complex network analysis and visualization. Used for visualization of molecular interaction networks and biological pathways and integrating these networks with annotations, gene expression profiles and other state data.

Proper citation: Cytoscape (RRID:SCR_003032) Copy   

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http://www.usc.edu/dept/biomed/UTRC/

Biomedical technology research center focusing on the development of very high frequency (above 20 MHz) ultrasonic transducers/arrays for applications in medicine and biology that include ophthalmology, dermatology, vascular surgery, and small animal imaging. The research is pursued simultaneously in three directions: novel piezoelectric materials, very high frequency single element transducers and linear arrays, and finite element modeling and material property measurements. The Center also serves the community through collaborative efforts with investigators having a research interest in high-frequency ultrasound imaging. In addition, it performs the function of training and information dissemination by offering conferences, seminars and specialized courses at the University of Southern California. The Center has set forth a number of goals which define its mission: * Conduct novel research and development of very high frequency (>20MHz) ultrasonic transducers, arrays and imaging applications * Collaborate with other academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and small businesses supported by the NIH to further the development of these high-frequency applications and provide the expertise in transducers necessary for project success * Serve as an educational center for training scientists and engineers interested in ultrasonic transducer technology One of the primary goals of the Center is to provide service to outside investigators and small business. Often an investigator or company has a specific application in mind but is without the expertise to develop the necessary ultrasonic device. Investigators at academic institutions, research institutes, or small businesses supported by NIH grants who have a need for medical ultrasound transducers and are interested in a collaborative effort should contact Dr. Hyung Ham Kim or Dr. K. Kirk Shung. Ultrasound transducers and components can be fabricated either completely by center personnel or in a joint effort with other investigators. In addition, collaborators are encouraged to visit the facility for additional training in fabrication and assembly.

Proper citation: Resource Center for Medical Ultrasonic Transducer Technology (RRID:SCR_001404) Copy   

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http://www.yerkes.emory.edu/

Center for advancing scientific understanding and improving the health and well-being of humans and nonhuman primates. The Center conducts research in microbiology and immunology, neurologic diseases, neuropharmacology, behavioral, cognitive and developmental neuroscience, and psychiatric disorders.

Proper citation: Yerkes National Primate Research Center (RRID:SCR_001914) Copy   

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https://github.com/hms-dbmi/spp

R analysis and processing package for Illumina platform Chip-Seq data.

Proper citation: SPP (RRID:SCR_001790) Copy   

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http://www.rrrc.us/

Supplies biomedical investigators with rat models, embryonic stem cells, related reagents, and protocols they require for their research. In addition to repository, cryostorage and distribution functions, RRRC can facilitate acquisition of rat strains from other international repositories as well as provide consultation and technical training to investigators using rat models.

Proper citation: Rat Resource and Research Center (RRID:SCR_002044) Copy   

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https://www.researchmatch.org/

Free and secure registry to bring together two groups of people who are looking for one another: (1) people who are trying to find research studies, and (2) researchers who are looking for people to participate in their studies. It has been developed by major academic institutions across the country who want to involve you in the mission of helping today''''s studies make a real difference for everyone''''s health in the future. Anyone can join ResearchMatch. Many studies are looking for healthy people of all ages, while some are looking for people with specific health conditions. ResearchMatch can help ''''match'''' you with any type of research study, ranging from surveys to clinical trials, always giving you the choice to decide what studies may interest you.

Proper citation: ResearchMatch (RRID:SCR_006387) Copy   

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http://www.ctsaip.org/

Database that aggregates and markets technologies from CTSA institutions as well as those of the National Institutes of Health, with the goal of enhancing research activity and private partnerships across the CTSA consortium. Regular, automatic updating with a standardized template facilitates broad participation by CTSA consortium members. Currently, there are over a dozen CTSAs contributing information on their technologies to the site. CTSA-IP Mission * Intellectual Property information exchange * Links publicly available licensing opportunities from CTSI Institutions in an easily searchable format that connects providers & users. * Aim of creating a consortium view of IP, licensing & sponsored research opportunities. * Stimulus to collaboration and partnering with and between CTSA member institutions.

Proper citation: CTSA-IP (RRID:SCR_006380) Copy   

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http://ctdbase.org/

A public database that enhances understanding of the effects of environmental chemicals on human health. Integrated GO data and a GO browser add functionality to CTD by allowing users to understand biological functions, processes and cellular locations that are the targets of chemical exposures. CTD includes curated data describing cross-species chemical–gene/protein interactions, chemical–disease and gene–disease associations to illuminate molecular mechanisms underlying variable susceptibility and environmentally influenced diseases. These data will also provide insights into complex chemical–gene and protein interaction networks.

Proper citation: Comparative Toxicogenomics Database (CTD) (RRID:SCR_006530) Copy   

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