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New! UIC Technology Awareness Program (TAP)

The University Imaging Centers (UIC) is excited to announce a new Technology Awareness Program (TAP). TAP is designed to introduce both first-time users as well current users of other systems to the UIC’s latest advanced technologies to determine how they might impact their research. Learn more about the UIC Technology Awareness Program (TAP)

Step 1: Submit a request

The University Imaging Centers (UIC) is a fee-for-use facility open to investigators and projects of members of the University of Minnesota community as well as external users.

Once we receive your request a member of the UIC staff will be in touch to discuss your project.

  • All users must be trained by the UIC staff prior to the initial use of the instruments
  • Users must observe the facility and acknowledgment policies for using UIC
  • There are fees for using the UIC resources and services
  • We highly recommend subscribing to UIC emails to receive the latest equipment updates as well as the UIC newsletter, webinar, demo, and event communications

Submit a request for training and services

Step 2: Create your iLab account

All users are required to have an iLab account in order to access resources and services at the University Imaging Centers.

  • Users will not be able to reserve a microscope until they have completed an in-person training session.

How to register for your UIC iLab Account

Step 3: UIC Facility Access

  • All University Imaging Centers locations are access-controlled with card readers
  • Each trained user that requires access must have an authorized U Card. Learn more about the information on your U Card.
  • Prior to being granted access, all users must be trained by UIC staff and complete all training and facility-specific requirements
  • If you requested access it is very important that you confirm your card grants you access to UIC facilities before planning to image outside of business hours

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Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building (CCRB)

1-220 (Cellular Imaging)

The UIC CCRB 1-220 is general access to all Biomedical Discovery District (BDD) Labs. If your lab is located outside of the BDD and you wish to obtain access please follow the instructions below.

Required Training
 
RFSS Access Form Instructions
Once you have completed the required training, please submit an RFSS student/employee access form. 
  1. Go to the RFSS Building Access Webpage.
  2. Click 'Employee/Student Access Form'
  3. Fill out the requested information. Please fill in the matching fields as outlined below.
    • Select your PI or Facility: UIC
    • Work Location(s): University Imaging Centers
    • Work Location(s) Primary Building: [CCRB] Cancer/Cardio Research Building
    • Office Phone: 612-626-6202
    • Lab Phone: 612-626-6202
    • Lab Room: 1-220
  4. Once the first four steps are completed, please contact us at [email protected]. A UIC staff member will then submit the final supervisor approval form to RFSS to finalize your access request. Access is typically granted within 1–3 business days after all components are submitted. Please verify that your access is working before scheduling any after-hours imaging sessions.

1-250/260 (In vivo & μPET/CT)

To access the UIC 1-250/260 In vivo imaging area you must complete IACUC training in addition to the RBMS requirements.

Required Training
RBMS Access Form Instructions
  1. Download and fill out the request for access to restricted RAR animal housing areas form
  2. Send an email to [email protected], Attn: Becky Roland, and CC UIC staff Dr. Jason Mitchell. Once all components have been submitted you should be granted access within 2-3 business days. Please confirm your access works before planning after-hours imaging sessions.

Jackson Hall

Please read all requirements before submitting your request.

  1. You are required to pass the radiation safety orientation and blood borne pathogen training modules before gaining access through the 5th floor skyway (not needed for UIC access only).
  2. Please go to Research Building Management Services Online Request Form if your U Card has not been activated for Jackson Hall access.
  3. An audit is usually done once a year and you may be asked to verify your access.
  4. If your card has been inadvertently deactivated, go to one of the RFSS building info desks to have it re-activated.
  5. Please remember to notify UIC when you no longer need access or leave the U of M.
Please e-mail Steve Schnell the following information to request Jackson Hall UIC access:
  • Your UMN internet ID (x.500)

 

The process will take 1-3 days and is usually confirmed by Facilities Management personnel via email to you. Contact UIC Staff if you do not have access beyond that period.

 

UIC Jackson Hall Animal Transport Routes

Snyder Hall

The doors to the UIC Snyder Hall facility are automatically unlocked Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on official University holidays.

UIC Snyder Hall After-Hours Access

The UIC requires completion of the University’s Safety in the Research Lab training module, as well as UIC-Snyder Lab Safety Orientation, and UIC Equipment Training, before granting after-hours access to its Snyder facility. UIC staff will verify completion using internal records and university training transcripts.

Please note: at this time, access to UIC facilities does not guarantee staff availability. If you require assistance please coordinate with UIC staff.

Building Access: By submitting this form you are requesting after-hours access to the UIC Snyder Hall facility. All users who are granted after-hours access to the UIC Snyder Hall, will also be granted after-hours access to the Biological Sciences building in order to gain entry to the UIC facility.

Submit a UIC Snyder Hall After-Hours Access Request Form

Additional Training Resources

In addition to the training provided by our staff, the UIC offers supplementary resources and user guides to further support facility users.

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Data Transfer

In partnership with the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI), the UIC provides UMN researchers with a variety of tools to Transfer, Access, View, and Analyze their Data after it has been collected.

iLab User Guides

UIC iLab User Guides

Specimen & Microwave Protocols

External Resources & Societies