The Biological Services Laboratory is a core facility in the Chemistry Department supporting comprehensive services customized to meet the specific needs of chemistry research.

This facility is available both for students and researchers within the department, as well as for other academic and industrial institutions.

Prior to working in the lab space, all users must complete instrument-specific and biosafety training. See training for further details.

Applications & Services

• Quantification of gene expression by RT PCR in prokaryotic/ eukaryotic cells
• Quantification of gene copies in environmental samples by rt-PCR
• Multiplexing
• DNA/RNA quantification by Pico Green/Ribo Green assay
• High-throughput screening
• Identification of bacteria and fungi
• Preparation of amplifiable DNA from samples contaminated with heavy metals
• Cell-based assays
• ELISA
• Western blotting
• Gene cloning
• Custom assay design & protocol development
• Mammalian, insect, plant, fungi & bacteria cell culture
• Enzymatic assays
• Electrophoresis
• Antibiotic assays
• Microscopy & image analysis
• Cryopreservation

Contact

Dr. Elena Polishchuk, Laboratory Director

MAILING ADDRESS FOR SAMPLE SUBMISSION:

Biological Services Laboratory
Department of Chemistry
University of British Columbia
2036 Main Mall Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1
attn: Elena Polishchuk

Tel: (604) 822-4768 or (604) 822-2053
Fax: (604) 822-2847
Email: elena@chem.ubc.ca

LOCATION: Our Laboratories are located at (*for in-person sample submission only - no mail accepted here): 6221 University Blvd Chemistry/Physics Research Bldg, Room A410-A428 (even numbers)