Research Facilities and Fields
The College of Biological Sciences shares several world-class research, education and outreach facilities.
Biodale, CBS’ one-stop shop for research support services, houses $40 million in bioscience research equipment that is available to faculty and industry scientists. Biodale is a consortium of University of Minnesota research service facilities that offer state-of-the-art instrumentation and user-friendly, walk-in service and training. Members of the business community, as well as the University community, are invited to use Biodale services and equipment. Each facility is staffed by specialized scientists and technicians.
The Cargill Building for Microbial and Plant Genomics provides a hub for genomics researchers University-wide. Faculty conduct basic research in functional genomics of microbes and crop plants to identify innovative ways to make crops more resistant to disease and drought, clean up the environment, and improve human health.
The Molecular and Cellular Biology Building creates a community for learning and research where faculty and students work together, and interaction among disciplines is encouraged. The $80 million Building opened in 2002 on the Minneapolis campus and houses classrooms and labs. It is home to the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics and the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development.
University Enterprise Laboratories (UEL) is a non-profit entity that provides lab space for biotech start-up companies. Sponsors include Xcel Energy, 3M, Allina, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Dorsey & Whitney, Ecolab, Guidant Corporation, and Surmodics.
Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories established in 1909, houses many buildings for research as well as the freshman program, "Nature of Life" which all incoming CBS freshman must attend before entering their first year at the University. The summer portion of Nature of Life prepares students for the upcoming year and gives them an idea of one of the research facilities provided by CBS and the University. Thr program continues into the fall semester, during which each enrolled CBS freshman is expected to fully immerse themselves into CBS and University wide events and communities.
Other research facilities include Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, the Ecology Building, Plant Growth Facilities, and Snyder Hall/Gortner Laboratories/Biological Sciences Center complex.
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