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Core Facilities @ JSEI

P30 Vision Research Core at UCLA

Supporting innovative vision research through state-of-the-art technology

Microscopy and Image Analysis

Microscopy and Image Analysis

Provides a wide range of state-of-the-art microscopy services. Features high-resolution confocal microscopy, super-resolution microscopy, electron microscopy, and advanced image analysis capabilities for studies of retinal structure and function, including live cell imaging.

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

Key Equipment & 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 facility supporting genetic and genomic research in vision science. Offers services for gene modification, viral vector production, and cellular analysis. The Core Module also contains an array of equipment for molecular biology and biochemstry assays.

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

Key Equipment & Capabilities:

  • Vector Production and Cell Culture
  • DNA/RNA Analysis Equipment
  • Electroporation
Live Imaging and Functional Evaluation (LIFE)

Live Imaging and Functional Evaluation (LIFE)

Specialized facility for in vivo imaging and functional assessment of the visual system. Provides comprehensive analysis of retinal structure and function in animal models of eye disease.

Core Module Director:Greg D. Field, Ph.D.
Staff:Eduardo Araujo

Key Equipment & Capabilities:

  • Electroretinography (ERG)
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Visual Behavior Testing
Prototype Construction

Prototype Construction

Custom design and fabrication facility for specialized research equipment and tools. Supports innovative research by creating unique apparatus and modifications to existing equipment.

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

Key Equipment & Capabilities:

  • 3D Printing Capabilities
  • Precision Machine Shop
  • Expert Machinist