Shared Resources | UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Accredited by the College of American Pathologists, the Biorepository Shared Resource (BRSR) stores and distributes human tissue and fluids for research. We also provide histology services like tissue embedding, including both unstained and stained slides. Our high-quality pathological and clinical annotated data resides in a secure and interactive online database system.

The Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR) helps investigators design robust studies, conduct sample size calculations and develop a data analysis plan. We offer statistical expertise in many areas, including longitudinal studies, biomarker research, survival analysis, missing data and clinical trials.

Our Flow Cytometry Shared Resource (FCSR) provides investigators with advanced cell sorting, analytical cytometry and cytometry education. Staffed by cytometry experts, the FCSR can assist with data analysis, experiment planning and manuscript preparation. We also offer hands-on instrumentation training. 

The Genomics Shared Resource (GSR) offers comprehensive services and expertise in genomics and bioinformatics. We provide access to the latest applications and instrumentation for Illumina next-generation sequencing and NanoString GeoMx® digital spatial profiler analyses. Investigators can use our technology to execute any application of genomics research. 

Within our state-of-the-art Immune Modeling, Analysis and Diagnostic Shared Resource (IMADSR), we offer immune monitoring services for clinical and translational studies. The IMADSR helps investigators assess the immune system in disease settings like autoimmunity and cancer.

Our Molecular Pharmacology Shared Resource (MPSR) provides critical support for clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics study design and protocol development. We assist investigators in specimen collection, processing and management. The MPSR also offers a wide range of preclinical modeling services. 

Our Molecular Pharmacology and Chemical Biology Shared Resource (MPCBSR) supports clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics study design, protocol development, and specimen management. We offer one-bead-one-compound (OBOC) and one-bead-two-compound (OB2C) combinatorial library platforms, enabling high-throughput screenings of millions of molecules against cancer cells, T cells, and cancer-related proteins. The MPCBSR also provides diverse preclinical modeling services. Explore our capabilities in molecular pharmacology and chemical biology.

The cancer center’s Mouse Biology Shared Resource (MBSR) is a one-stop scientific resource for investigators conducting basic through preclinical research using mouse cancer models. We optimize the production, verification and validation of mice for many cancer research applications.

Stay informed about upcoming events, new services and equipment, and the latest research highlights.

Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter and stay up to date on:

• Current research interests
• Events, workshops and training opportunities
• New services and equipment

The RCFP at UC Davis supports investigators by facilitating technology, expertise and resources needed for research studies. This includes the Research Core Directory, a specialized database for all research resources available across campus. Learn more about the RCFP.

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center members can access the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) National User Resource for Biological Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (bioAMS).

The bioAMS facility supports investigators studying the behavior of new drug candidates. For more information about cancer research services at LLNL, contact Matt Coleman.