About Us
The Preclinical Research Unit staff are long-term, dedicated employees who maintain American Association of Laboratory Animal Science Technician & Technologist (AALAS) certifications. Staff are provided ongoing training and development opportunities. The PRU performs work in all facilities throughout campus. Complete study management and work with immune-compromised mice is typically performed within our dedicated housing space. Ad-hoc work can be performed within your current housing location or in your lab.
Contact Us
| Alicia Chandler |
Liz Anderson |
Justin Cromwell |
Greg Wilkerson |
| Lab Manager |
Lab Manager, Blood Chemistry Lab |
Lab Supervisor, Blood Chemistry Lab |
Faculty Director, Blood Chemistry Lab |
| PRUAdmin@office.unc.edu | |||
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(919) 445-2314 |
(919) 966-2904 |
(919) 843-1388 |
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Taylor Hall Room 302 |
Taylor Hall Room 350 |
Taylor Hall Room 304 |
Find Us
Please contact the core facility by email: pruadmin@office.unc.edu
Please initiate project requests through the Preclinical Research Unit iLab page.
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
After hours and weekends by prior arrangement only.
All samples should be submitted to Taylor Hall Room 350 or shipped to:
Attn: Justin Cromwell, PRU Core: Blood Lab
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
350 Taylor Hall
109 Mason Farm Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
CBCs:
Drop-offs are accepted Mon-Thu 8:30a-4:00p and are run as they are received through Thursday. Results are e-mailed within 24 hours.
Serum Chemistry
Drop-offs are accepted Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:00p. Samples for rodents and small animals are batch frozen and shipped out on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Results are then e-mailed by EOD the following Friday. Samples for large animals are generally returned within 24 hours but this can vary by assay, please contact us for details if needed.
Luminex immunoassays are performed by appointment only, generally following a a 2-day protocol