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About the Core Laboratories
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HACD Core Laboratories include: Core Analytical, Musculoskeletal, and Advanced Technology. These laboratories were formed to provide enhanced cellular and biological analytical capabilities at the Johnson Space Center.
The Core Analytical Laboratory was formed to provide enhanced cellular and biological analytical capabilities at the Johnson Space Center. The instruments are available for use by any investigator who acquires the appropriate training and abides by the policy and safety standards of the lab. Fluorescence and absorption spectrophotometers, a time-of-flight mass spectrometer for proteomics, atomic force, infrared and confocal microscopes, and miniaturized flow cytometers are available in the laboratory. A scheduling program will allow each investigator to sign up for specific time blocks on the instrument of their choice. A senior scientist is available for training, instrument troubleshooting and collaboration.
The Musculoskeletal Laboratory provides comprehensive bone mineral, muscle, and body composition testing and evaluation to the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Testing of ISS astronaut and cosmonaut crewmembers occur in the USA and Russia. Skeletal health reports are provided to NASA and astronauts are followed long term to monitor changes in skeletal health during crew career and to ensure that medical standards are met for crew reflight certification. This laboratory also provides support in developing ground experiments including the testing during flight and ground-analog studies (e.g., bed-rest studies).
The Advanced Technology Development Laboratory is dedicated to the development of countermeasures for space-induced muscle atrophy and bone loss.
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