Shared Instrumentation Network
The Shared Instrumentation Network is a resource for the entire CU Boulder campus that enables fundamental and applied research and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across our many departments, institutes and centers.
If you have core facilities or shared instrumentation and are interested in learning more about Core Facilities at CU Boulder, please contact the Research and Innovation Office at RIO@colorado.edu.
BioCore Facility
The BioCore's purpose is to connect researchers from various departments to research resources available on the CU Boulder campus.
In addition to connecting researchers to campus resources, the BioCore manages two shared laboratories in the MCDB and EBIO departments, as well as a collection of equipment throughout Porter, Gold and Ramaley buildings. Training is required for use of BioCore equipment.
A Case Study of the Biochemistry Cell Culture Facility
From June 2016 to October 2017 CU Green Labs and Theresa Nahreini of the Biochemistry Cell Culture Facility have collaborated to write an in-depth case study about this shared facility, the cost avoidance it brings to science and CU Boulder, and the many qualitative benefits of the facility itself. It is our hope that more scientists and campuses will adopt this model of equipment and space sharing in the future to improve science while minimizing the costs and the environmental footprint of research.
Buff Surplus
The Buff Surplus* website helps facilitate the exchange and reuse of surplus property between campus departments. By using the site, you are helping to save funding, reduce waste on campus, maximize property utilization and avoid premature property disposal.
Before purchasing or disposing of that item, visit the Buff Surplus website to:
*Please note the site can only be accessed from an internal CU Boulder internet connection or when logged into the CU Boulder VPN.
Storage
Is your lab overflowing with unused equipment and materials? Store your lab extras at the CU Distribution Center, located on East Campus!
CU Distribution Center offers:
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