Seattle Children’s Research Institute houses a number of core laboratories and services. These cores provide our scientists access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and technical services.
Cores are administered through a centralized department responsible for ensuring that services are affordable, convenient and efficient.
- Children's Core for Biomedical Statistics
The Core for Biomedical Statistics (formerly Office of Biostatistical Services) serves as the primary statistical design and data analysis core for Seattle Children’s Research Institute research activities. - Clinical Research Staff Support Core
Assists with the organization, implementation and completion of clinical research studies. - Flow Cytometry Core
Provides diverse flow-cytometric applications for characterization and purification of cells from mixed-cell suspensions, as well as consulting services. - High-Throughput Data Analysis Core
Provides state-of-the-art, specialized analyses for high-throughput data sets (including data generated by proteomic, genomic, microarray/transcriptomic and metabolomics studies) and consultation on experimental design. - Intellectual Property Core
Administers intellectual property affairs and facilitates technology licensing. - Immunology Diagnostic Laboratory: A Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic Center
Performs genetic testing, flow cytometry and cellular immunology studies to diagnose and monitor immunologic disorders. - Investigational Drug Service
Dispenses medications used in Seattle Children’s inpatient and ambulatory clinical trials. - Luminex Core
Provides access to a Luminex 200 instrument and expertise in bioassays development and analysis. - NGEC Cell and Virus Core Facility
Centralizes the specialized knowledge and equipment required for cell separation and analysis and NIL vector production activities. - Pediatric Clinical Research Center
This multidisciplinary facility provides an environment for the conduct of clinical research encompassing a broad spectrum of human pathophysiology and disease. - Pediatric Clinical Research Center Laboratory
Provides specimen processing, packaging, storing and shipping services for clinical researchers. - Viral Core
Supports the construction and production of lentiviral vectors, including non-integrating lentiviral vectors.