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Core Facilities

The instruments behind the discoveries

P30 Vision Research Core at UCLA

Shared technology that accelerates every project at JSEI.

Shared resources

Four cores, open to every lab

Funded by an NEI P30 Core Grant, these modules give JSEI investigators access to capabilities no single lab could sustain alone.

Microscopy and Image Analysis

Microscopy and Image Analysis

State-of-the-art microscopy for studies of retinal structure and function — from high-resolution confocal and super-resolution to electron microscopy and advanced 3D image analysis, including live-cell imaging.

Director
David Williams, Ph.D.
Staff
Yuekan Jiao, Ph.D. & Jane Coffman, Ph.D.

Key capabilities

  • Wide-field and high-resolution microscopy
  • Tissue and sample preparation
  • Advanced image analysis, including 3D reconstruction
Molecular Biology and Gene Delivery

Molecular Biology and Gene Delivery

Advanced molecular biology supporting genetic and genomic research — gene modification, viral vector production, cellular analysis, and a full array of equipment for molecular and biochemical assays.

Director
Xian-Jie Yang, Ph.D.
Staff
Duc Hoang, Ph.D. & Jane Coffman, Ph.D.

Key capabilities

  • Vector production and cell culture
  • DNA/RNA analysis equipment
  • Electroporation
Live Imaging and Functional Evaluation (LIFE)

Live Imaging and Functional Evaluation (LIFE)

In vivo imaging and functional assessment of the visual system, providing comprehensive analysis of retinal structure and function in animal models of eye disease.

Director
Greg D. Field, Ph.D.
Staff
Eduardo Araujo

Key capabilities

  • Electroretinography (ERG)
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Visual behavior testing
Prototype Construction

Prototype Construction

Custom design and fabrication of specialized research equipment — creating unique apparatus and modifications to existing instruments to make new experiments possible.

Director
Joseph L. Demer, M.D., Ph.D.
Staff
Jose Gomez Godinez

Key capabilities

  • 3D printing capabilities
  • Precision machine shop
  • Expert machinist