Research Support Cores

The research support cores at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) provide intramural investigators with access to technical expertise and specialized equipment that enable their experiments  investigating dental, oral, and craniofacial health.
 

Female researcher using a syringe and working in a lab
Combined Technical Research Core
Two doctors talking to a patient who is sitting in a chair
Dental Clinical Research Core
A male researcher sitting and looking into a microscope
Gene Transfer Core

A researcher's hands holding a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test tray
Genomics and Computational Biology Core
An x-ray image of the brain
Imaging Core
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Veterinary Resources Core
The NIH Intramural Research Program Collaborative Research Exchange (CREx)

The first and only NIH-exclusive online research resource marketplace

CREx is an easy-to-use platform that catalogues research resources available across NIH. It also includes an expansive database of services offered by the biotechnology industry. All resources are organized by research area and keyword to ensure that NIH investigators can identify the most relevant resources. On CREx, NIH researchers may:

  • EXPLORE capabilities of 250 NIH core labs, 75 cross-NIH and collaborative facilities, and 18,000+ external scientific service providers.
  • SEARCH specific assays, techniques, expertise, and instrumentation.
  • REQUEST price quotes and capability statements from multiple NIH cores/facilities and external service providers.
  • COMMUNICATE with core/facility managers and external company representatives about research projects.

Visit the CREx Website