Research Histology Core
The Research Histology Core provides high quality histology services and instruction to all University of Virginia investigators in a cost-effective, value-added manner. This core prepares paraffin embedded and frozen tissue sections for routine histology, special stains and immunohistological studies performed by the investigator or in conjunction with the Biorepository and Tissue Research Facility. This core was launched 20 years ago to serve the histology needs of all UVA basic and clinical researchers. The director is Dr. Kenneth Tung, MD, a renal pathologist. The Core includes a laboratory manager and two highly experience laboratory technologists. The Histology core provides service in tissue processing, embedding, sectioning and staining with routine hematoxylin and eosin stain and other more specialized tissue stains. They process both animal and human tissues, and the laboratory is a BSL2 facility. The Core provides frozen sections for immunofluorescence studies, and other sections for in situ hybridization. The Core is centrally located in the MR4 building, a short walk from 80% of the UVA researchers, and currently provides high quality and rapid service to 90 investigators, with a work load of about 28,000 slides per year.