Core Facilities
Advanced Analysis Centre
The Advanced Analysis Centre (AAC) at the University of Guelph is a group of research laboratories housed in the University’s Summerlee Science Complex. The AAC spans an area of over 1,000m2 and contains approximately $30 million of research equipment purchased with funds from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Ontario Research Fund and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
The commissioning of the AAC represents a 15-year vision of the University to provide modern, centralized and highly serviced space for large-scale advanced analytical laboratories, including state-of-the-art Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Mass Spectrometry, Electron Microscopy, Advanced Light Microscopy, Genomics and a state-of-the-art plant growth facility. The AAC provides an unequalled range of capabilities for research and advanced education at the interface of the physical and biological sciences.
Molecular and Cellular Imaging Facility
The Molecular and Cellular Imaging Facility provides advanced and routine light and electron microscopy services for researchers, delivering state-of-the-art multi-user microscopy equipment, software, technical support and training for researchers, students and partners. The facility specializes in epifluorescence, confocal and live cell imaging techniques and high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy and tomography. The facility works across all disciplines in both the academic and industrial sectors to drive cutting-edge bio-imaging applications forward.
Genomics Facility
The Genomics Facility is designated as an Ontario Genomics Platform Affiliate service facility and operates as a core facility offering molecular biology technology support services and training in DNA sequencing, genotyping, and gene expression analyses to the University of Guelph as well as other academic, government and private-sector institutions.
Mass Spectrometry Facility
The Mass Spectrometry Facility provides mass spectrometry analysis to researchers and assists in developing and analyzing mass spectrometry experiments. Researchers can submit samples for analysis, and the facility offers services such as quantitative proteomics using the Thermo nLC Exploris 240, ion mobility studies with the Waters LC Synapt Q-Tof, and small molecule quantitation using the Bruker LC EVOQ Qube triple quadrupole MS.
NMR Centre
The NMR Centre is equipped with six modern NMR spectrometers capable of a diverse array of solution and solid applications. The facility provides service to all academic communities on campus, as well as industry partners.
Phytotron Facility
The Phytotron is located on the roof of the SummerleeScience Complex and serves as the primary plant growth facility for faculty, staff and students in the College of Biological Science. The Phytotron provides controlled environment space necessary for research and teaching. The space includes greenhouse units and growth chambers, which allow researchers to run experiments under controlled conditions, such as temperature and humidity.
