Molecular Pathology Overview

Sixth floor, Aldrich Building, Main Campus of Rhode Island Hospital

The Molecular Pathology laboratory provides instrumentation and support personnel for the research efforts of both the COBRE mentors and their junior associates, as well as specialty immunohistochemical services for the Department of Pathology.

The 1250 sq. ft. facility is equipped with an Arcturus AutoPix automated laser capture microdissection instrument, Olympus BX41 with CoolSnap Camera from Media Cybernetics and Image Pro-Plus Software, Stratagene MX4000 quantitative Real Time PCR system, BioRad iCycler, Agilent BioAnalyser, Ventana Discovery automated immunohistochemistry processor, microtome and cryostat, Beecher tissue arrayer and 40 cu ft of –80oC freezer space for the tumor bank.

Call Trish Meitner, PhD at 401-444-8482 for an appointment to discuss the use of the equipment and other services.

Our major services fall under the following subsections:
Laser Capture Microdissection
Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Immunohistochemistry Specialty Testing
Tissue Microarray Production
Tissue Bank