The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
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Facilities

All MMG program members have spacious and modern laboratories, creating ideal conditions for cutting-edge research. A complete spectrum of equipment and auxiliary services for research in microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, and protein biochemistry is available. Laboratories share common equipment rooms outfitted with microscopes, scintillation and gamma counters, ultracentrifuges, dark rooms, incubators, video gel documentation systems, and other vital equipment.

Libraries and Teaching Facilities

The Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library, located next door to the medical school building, houses a large collection of biomedical literature and provides online access to most leading journals. A staff of information experts is ready to support clinical, research, teaching, and learning activities. Additional excellent libraries are located throughout the Texas Medical Center. Classrooms throughout the Texas Medical Center are modern and equipped with the latest in audiovisual equipment.

Computer Center

The computer center houses advanced computer technology, molecular biology software, and internet access. In addition, all laboratories have modern computers and software for data collection, analysis, and storage. All computers have high-speed internet connections for ready access to all public databases.

Shared Equipment

Our shared equipment provides program members ready access to state-of-the-art technologies. We maintain advanced fluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy facilities. The program’s Nucleic Acid Core Facility provides quantitative PCR technologies, and a BIAcore system for studies of protein-DNA and protein-protein interactions (more info). Additional core facilities in close proximity provide high throughput sequencing, peptide synthesis, protein sequencing, and analytical instrumentation for mass spectrometry, NMR, and RT-PCR. Also readily available are modern facilities for animal care, hybridoma production, and fluorescence-activated cell sorting. In short, the equipment and expertise necessary for nearly any technique you may need to apply is available in the Texas Medical Center.