Translational Research Core (TRC)

IU School of Medicine / IUPUI

Karen Pollok, Ph.D

Emily Sims, MD

The Translational Research Core specializes in assisting researchers with the identification/development and analysis of laboratory correlates in translational research.

• Protocol Startup
  – SOP development

• Sample Retrieval and Management
  – Retrieval and logging for storage
  – Preparation for analysis
  – Blood processing
  – Nucleic acid extraction

• Laboratory Analysis
  – ELISAs
  – Flow Cytometry
  – Western Blot
  – Protein/nucleic acid quantification
  – Comet assays
  – Unique assay development

• Karen Pollok, Ph.D : kpollok@iu.edu
• Emily Sims, MD : ecwillar@indianapolis.iu.edu