Common Equipment
Biophysics Common Equipment at the University of Michigan offers access to over half a million dollars in advanced scientific instruments on a cost-sharing basis, designed to foster collaborative research and innovation. Our collection features cutting-edge devices like the TA Instruments Nano ITC Gold Low Volume and the Wyatt DynaPro NanoStar II, each providing essential analytical capabilities to support scientific exploration. Access to these instruments requires mandatory training to ensure their optimal and safe use. For information on our equipment and reserving time, visit our Common Equipment page.
SMART Center (Single Molecule Analysis in Real-Time)
The SMART Center is an NSF-seeded microscopy core facility that provides university researchers with imaging and manipulation tools to detect, track, manipulate, and analyze biomolecules with unprecedented detail. Our services include comprehensive training, data acquisition support, and experienced consultation on experimental design and analysis. The center aims to develop a university-wide initiative in single molecule technology to unite basic scientists, engineers, and clinical researchers in addressing critical questions in medicine and nanotechnology.
