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Russell Laboratory MSRB III 8200
3/24/2016
The goal of our research is to define critical regulatory steps in heart development in order to decrease the incidence of and/or improve the treatments for severe forms of congenital heart disease. We use high throughput sequencing and CNV mapping to identify genes responsible for human congenital cardiac defects and then zebrafish as a model to define the role of these genes in heart development. Waste generated is disposed of adhering to U-M OSEH guidelines.
Wiggins Laboratory
2/18/2016
Our research is focused on the glomerular podocyte, the major cell responsible for maintaining the filtration barrier of the glomerulus. Recent work has been on the question of podocyte numbers in the glomerulus because accumulating experimental and clinical evidence from our laboratory suggests that podocyte depletion may be the single most important factor driving progression of the glomerular diseases to reach end stage kidney disease. Equipment used includes but is not limited to: Centrifuges, Biosafety cabinet, cDNA array analysis, RT-PCR, Immunofluorescence techniques and Immunohistochemistry staining. All waste generated is disposed of using OSEH guidelines.
"The Dr. Wiggins Lab is pleased to work with the Office of Campus Sustainability in order to make our operations more “sustainable”. We participated in OSEH Chemicals, Equipment and Materials reuse Program and followed OSEH guide and recycled a wide variety of materials from the lab. We reuse and recycle tip boxes, batteries, bulbs, etc. We try to save energy where we can. Our Lab generated check list for energy saving before leaving lab and put it on the wall near the front door.
We have learned about additional opportunities such as using Gel Red instead of toxic EtBr for gels, pen/pencil recycling programs, etc. These are additional areas in which we can participate. Thank you to all who raise awareness and make the green lab program possible. We are committed to producing high quality work and are proud to do so while incorporating best practices in sustainability."
-- Su Qing Wang Lab Manager
Patel Laboratory MSRB II 1568
2/16/2016
Areas of our research include but not limited to, Epigenetic regulation of kidney development, Mechanisms of gene regulation and chromatin remodeling, Morphogenesis and differentiation of the mammalian kidney, Fluid and electrolyte disorders, Kidney Stone prevention and Mineral Metabolism in CKD. We employ basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques and use wide array of instrumentation. Waste generated is disposed of using OSEH guidelines.
“The Patel Lab is very happy to work with Office of Campus Sustainability to make our operations more sustainable. As per recommendations of the OCS, we have initiated recycling of pipette tip boxes, ice packs , styroform boxes, pen and pencils. We now make sure the fume hood door is kept closed when not in use and have turned off the heating blocks kept at 65 and 95C when they are not in use. We appreciate the efforts made by OCS in raising awareness and making possible the concept of sustainable labs at University of Michigan.”
-- Dr. Saji Abraham, Lab Manager
Fearon/Cho Laboratory BSRB 1628-1648
12/10/2015
The research in the Fearon and Cho laboratory looks at the means by which specific oncogene and tumor suppressor gene defects contribute to the pathogenesis of colon and ovarian cancers and to develop novel strategies for early detection and treatment of colorectal adenomas and endometrioid ovarian carcinomas. In our laboratories we perform basic laboratory techniques including western blots, DNA/RNA analysis, cloning, gel electrophoresis and cell culture work. We also collect tissues and use various histological techniques to evaluate our genetically modified mice. Gel documentation analysis, centrifuges, biological safety cabinets, PCRs and plate readers represent our equipment. Waste generated is disposed of using OSEH guidelines.
“The Fearon/Cho Lab is very happy to work with Office of Campus Sustainability to make our operations more sustainable. As per recommendations of the OCS, we have initiated recycling of pipette tip boxes, ice packs , styroform boxes, pen and pencils. We now make sure the fume hood door is kept closed when not in use and have turned off the heating blocks kept above 65 C when they are not in use. We appreciate the efforts made by OCS in raising awareness and making possible the concept of sustainable labs at University of Michigan.”
-- Maranne Green, Lab Manager
Uher Group Laboratory
11/13/2015
Prof. Ctirad Uher’s group specializes in electrical, thermal, and magnetic transport measurements in a variety of materials systems, primarily for thermoelectric energy conversion applications. Thermoelectrics transform heat into useful electricity, and thus are utilized in wasteful industrial and automotive processes. By harvesting the wasted heat, thermoelectric devices save energy, reduce carbon emissions, and decrease the warming of the environment. Most of our operations involve intricate measurement devices to study the Seebeck and Hall effects in semiconductors on a range of temperatures from 2 K to 900 K. We also focus on materials synthesis using state-of-the-art Spark Plasma Sintering, as well as more traditional metallurgical techniques. Our current work seeks to improve the thermoelectric efficiency in Half-Heuslers, Skutterudites, transition metal chalcogenides, and GeTe-based composites.
“The thermoelectrics research we conduct already speaks to our commitment to sustainability. Partnering with the Sustainable Lab Program, we have reduced the energy use of our lab by shutting off unneeded equipment and lighting, and by setting the temperature of the room to avoid unnecessary space heating and cooling. Through the environmental component of the program, we have continued our standardized waste separation and disposal procedures, and focused on the use of green chemistry, such as mild detergents in place of aggressive solvents. Additionally, we actively participate in the ChEM Reuse Program that exchanges chemicals, equipment, and other materials between scientific research groups on campus, quite effectively reducing waste and recycling research tools. The outcomes of our thermoelectrics research positively impact energy use and the environment, and we now ensure that our research practices do the same.” Trevor Bailey, Safety Liaison
Environmental Biotechnology Laboratory
11/11/2015
The mission of our group is to improve detection methods for pollutants, elucidate their breakdown in natural and engineered systems, and develop mitigation strategies in water and wastewater treatment processes. We employ a variety of state-of-the-art techniques (e.g., spectroscopic, spectrometric, and genomic tools) in our research. Our research focused on biological processes in engineered systems. We study process technologies that harness the power of microorganisms to treat drinking water and wastewater and use cutting-edge molecular tools to characterize and optimize water quality process performance.
" This program is a great opportunity for us to incorporate the sustainability concepts into our lab work. As sustainability is a crucial goal for our research, we seem to forget that by doing little things, such as recycling tip boxes, turning off lights, shutting the sash, etc, we save energy and reduce wastes already. The Environmental Biotechnology lab will continue to look for opportunities to achieve energy and resource conservation. " Chia-Chen Wu, Lab Coordinator
Jenkins Laboratory
11/10/2015
Research in the Jenkins Laboratory focuses on basic cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying complex neuropsychiatric diseases, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and mechanisms of plasma membrane organization in polarized cells. We harness innovative approaches at the interface of molecular and cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry to make a major contribution to the systems-level understanding of plasma membrane organization, with implications for whole-animal physiology and neuropsychiatric disease. Waste generated in our lab is disposed of adhering to OSEH guidelines.
“We are proud to be part of the OCS program. With very little effort we were able to implement a number of small changes that have not only reduced our environmental impact, but have also saved the lab money. By working with the OCS program, we reduced our use of Ethidium Bromide. We raised our ULT freezer temperature to -70 deg. C and we recommend this to others as the contents are stable at this temperature. The program was easy to implement, and Dr. Reddy was incredibly helpful and committed.” Kathleen Ignatoski, Ph.D., Lab Manager
Watson Laboratory
10/28/2015
This laboratory focuses on CNS circuits and cellular systems that participate and regulate these states in the brains of individuals with severe mental illness. Using a variety of molecular, anatomical, behavioral and pharmacological approaches, it is possible to focus on key circuits and molecules of interest. Our research group heavily collaborates with Dr. Huda Akil and is part of the Pritzker Neuropsychiatric Research Consortium that investigates depression, bipolar disease and schizophrenia in postmortem human brain. Research tools in our laboratory include the use of a range of molecular, genetic, anatomical, behavioral and clinical approaches in a highly interdisciplinary environment. Waste generated in our lab is disposed of adhering to OSEH guidelines.
“Our lab has tried to be environmentally friendly for many years, participating in recycling programs and equipment sharing where able, we were ecstatic to learn of a program dedicated to using our energy resources more efficiently at the university. Through the sustainability program we have started to implement the use of GelRed in place of Ethidium Bromide and we learned about ice pack recycling as well. Moving forward, we are working with Dr. Reddy to investigate more energy efficient ULT freezers in order to cut down on our gross electricity usage. We are invested in leading by example and setting precedent for treating the planet’s resources with care and respect; this program allows us to do just that.” Jennifer Fitzpatrick and Hui Li – Lab Managers
Akil Laboratory
10/28/2015
Research in the Akil laboratory is focused on understanding the neurobiology of emotions, including pain, anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Our laboratory investigated the molecular and neural mechanisms underlying stress reactivity and their relation to anxiety and depression. A major focus of our current research program is to develop animal models to understand the genetic and developmental basis of differences in temperament and the implications of these inborn differences for vulnerability to anxiety, depression and substance abuse. We collaborated with Dr. Stanley Watson in a series of studies characterizing the anatomy of the opioid peptides and their receptors. Research tools in our laboratory include the use of a range of molecular, genetic, anatomical, behavioral and clinical approaches in a highly interdisciplinary environment. Waste generated in our lab is disposed of adhering to OSEH guidelines.
“We are proud to be part of the OCS program. With very little effort we were able to implement a number of small changes that have not only reduced our environmental impact, but have also saved the lab money. By working with the OCS program, we reduced our use of Ethidium Bromide by almost 100% by substituting safer reagents such as Gel Red. The program was easy to implement, and Dr. Reddy was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable.” Yu(Amy) Tang and Fei Li – Lab Managers
Tewari Laboratory
10/26/2015
Our research focuses on developing next generation approaches for biomarkers, which includes studying extracellular nucleic acids and using both wet lab and computational techniques. We employ molecular biology techniques in our studies. Hazardous waste generated is manifested for proper disposal adhering to OSEH guidelines.
“Our lab’s ultimate goal is to help patients through our research. But at the same time, we want to be active participants of environmental pollution reduction. We believe that, through our work routines, we can help create a better environment at the University of Michigan facilities and our local community. The Sustainable Lab Program is helping us to be more aware of all the hazardous situations that we could generate through our work routines, and to optimize our original idea. Everybody is now more mindful of taking care of daily activities that don’t seem harmful, like: turning light and equipment switches off when not in use, recycling (chemicals, equipment…), and waste reduction, than before. We are, therefore, thankful to Dr. Reddy for his guidance and leadership on this program because we are sure it will have very positive outcomes.” Maria Dolors Sans-Gili, Manager