Michigan Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center in Live Models

Michigan MMPC-Live

At the Michigan MMPC-Live, we are dedicated to advancing scientific research in metabolic dysfunction such as diabetes, obesity, and related health conditions.

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Discover the specialized programs that support the Michigan MMPC-Live research activities and services.

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Learn more about the Michigan Mouse Phenotyping Center in Live Models

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Welcome to Michigan MMPC-Live!

 

Directed by Dr. Carol Elias, our state-of-the-art facilities offer specialized phenotyping services in mouse models, allowing researchers to explore the intricacies of metabolic processes.

“Campus-Wide Supplementary Services Through Core Facility Collaborations” from MMPC.  The infographic shows two overlapping circles representing two major cores. The yellow circle is labeled “Animal Care & Germ-Free Mouse Core” and notes it is part of MMPC-Live, directed by Lucy Kennedy, DVM, DACLAM and Gerry Hish, DVM, DACLAM. Under this circle, three supporting cores are listed: BRCF Metabolomics Core, Pharmacokinetic & Mass Spectrometry Core, Experimental Irradiation Core,  The blue circle is labeled “Me

Collaborating Cores

ULAM Pathology Core is a research pathology core run by ULAM providing histology, bloodwork, pathology, and technical study support on a fee-for-service basis.

Contact: 
Ingrid L. Bergin, VMD, MS, DACLAM, DACVP
(734) 936-3395
[email protected]

BRCF Metabolomics Core measures concentrations of small molecules in biological samples on a recharge basis.

Contact: 
Maureen Kachman, PhD
734-232-0842
[email protected]

Michigan Diabetes Research Center (MDRC) Islet Core provides services using rodent models to study islet biology related to diabetes.

Contact: 
Corentin Cras-Meneur, PhD
734-232-8165
[email protected]

Center for Molecular Imaging (CMI) & Preclinical Molecular Imaging (PMI) provide instrumentation and expertise in non-invasive animal imaging.

Contact:
Amanda Fair
734-615-3009
[email protected]

Experimental Irradiation Core specializes in moderate and low dose irradiation of cell cultures, tissues and animals.

Contact: 
Meredith Morgan, PhD
734-647-5928
[email protected]

Pharmacokinetic and Mass Spectrometry Core maintains mass spectrometry instruments and the technical expertise to design quantitative assays for drug-like compounds.

Contact: 
Bo Wen, PhD
734-615-3470
[email protected]

Please help us continue our mission to advance the research for mouse models of diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity and related metabolic diseases and conditions by acknowledging our grant number U2CDK135066 in publications resulting from services provided by the Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center - Live at Michigan.