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Arvan Laboratory Brehm Room 5410
4/26/2017
The central focus of our lab is to examine molecular mechanisms involved in the trafficking and selective targeting of newly synthesized endocrine secretory proteins. Specifically we are interested in understanding the biology of secretory pathway defects that lead to diabetes and hypothyroidism, respectively, using cell culture and animal models. The solid and hazardous waste generated from our lab is being disposed of adhering to U-M EHS guidelines.
“We are happy to participate in the Sustainable Lab program, and we have taken steps to create a safer and more sustainable laboratory environment. We recycle waste when appropriate, purchase eco-friendly products, and turn off and unplug unused devices to reduce energy consumption. By participating in various campus reuse programs, we try to re-use reagents, materials, and equipment before purchasing new ones. We are glad to contribute to U-M’s campus-wide goals to improve up on sustainability”
-- Dennis Larkin, Lab Manager
Orthotics & Prosthetics Center
4/21/2017
UMOPC lab fabricates custom orthotic and prosthetic devices for our patients. Fabrication involves thermoforming foam and plastic as well as laminating carbon fiber, nylon and fiberglass. Cutting, grinding and buffing ultimately produce quality custom devices.
Solid and hazardous waste generated in our lab is disposed of adhering to EHS guidelines. We recycle or reuse: paper, packaging, packing material, cardboard and plastic.
“Reduce, reuse, and recycle are goals in my daily life. I am glad that I can help to promote and implement these practices in our department by joining the Sustainable Lab Program. Thanks to the program we are now recycling 40lbs of plastic each week! We are well on our way to becoming an environmentally friendly department. We are proud to share the success and plan to continue with the program to become sustainability ambassadors for our department, university, community and planet”. Jill Petkash, Purchasing Manager
Hughes Laboratory Kellogg Eye Center Room 325
4/18/2017
Our lab studies ion channels in the retinal pigment epithelium. We use electrophysiology, cell culture, immunofluorescence microscopy, PCR, Western blotting, and recombinant DNA techniques. Liquid and solid hazardous waste generated in our lab is manifested and disposed of adhering to EHS guidelines.
“We are thankful for the information provided by the Sustainable Lab program that has enabled us to recycle more, to reduce hazardous material use, and reduce our energy use. This program has helped us find new ways and encouraged our lab to function as sustainably as possible.” -- Melissa Bajcz, Lab Manager
Farkash Laboratory MSRB I Room A526
4/13/2017
Our research studies factors that affect long term graft survival and patient outcomes after transplantation, specifically antibody mediated rejection (in which the immune system generates antibodies that recognize the donor kidney, causes direct or indirect endothelial injury, and recruit inflammation). Another area of study is the relationship between BK polyomavirus and urinary tract cancers. BK can reactivate in kidney and bone marrow transplant recipients and cause severe kidney and bladder infections. We employ techniques such as PCR, IHC, and IF. We dispose of our waste following EHS guidelines.
“Being enrolled in the Sustainable Lab program has educated us on many ways we can reduce our waste and harmful reagents. We do not use ethidium bromide and also recycle waste and empty containers. Our lab has also had the pleasure of using the Chemical Reuse program, as it has allowed us the option to reuse materials instead of buying new.”
-- Jenna Barnes, Lab Manager
Reddy Laboratory Cancer Center Rooms 3110, 3120, 3130
4/07/2017
Our lab studies graph vs. host disease (GVHD) that occurs in patients after bone marrow and organ transplants. We use mouse models to study GVHD by performing BM transplants and studying results based on manipulation of the T cells. We use cell culture for in vitro studies and use radio-isotopes for functional assays of the T cells. Techniques/equipment used are: BSC’s, centrifuges, incubators, PCR, etc., Hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated in our lab is disposed of adhering to U-M EHS guidelines.
In our small way, we have always tried to recycle as much as we could. But not until we heard from the Sustainability Lab Program, did we understand how much more we could be doing. Our whole lab has become committed to all aspects of the program of “reduce, reuse and recycle”. Our initiation of Styrofoam recycling with a central location has enabled other labs on our floor to join us in this effort. I would encourage everyone to participate in this program.
Katherine Oravecz-Wilson, Manager
Amidon Laboratory Pharmacy Rooms 4009 & 4025
4/06/2017
In our work bioinformatic tools have been used for the identification of new targets for anti-cancer prodrug delivery. This will mark a new era in the drug absorption, transport and delivery, a beginning for molecular biopharmaceutics. The information available in our lab expression databases in addition to public information is skimmed using various software tools to shortlist possible targets and various studies done to understand the feasibility of those targets for prodrug delivery. The microarray and Genechip data provide powerful information for designing prodrug targeting strategies. We use HPLC for separation and purification of target compounds. Waste generated in our lab is disposed of using OSEH guidelines.
“Participating in the Sustainable Lab program has proven to be highly beneficial to our lab. We initiated a few recycling programs and took action to conserve energy. PIAB systems are helping us save on water consumption. The Chemical Reuse program has us allowed us to procure chemicals, etc. at no cost. This is a great program. Thank you OCS.S”
-- Hiro Tsume, Lab Manager
Burmeister Laboratory BSRB Room 5488
4/06/2017
Our lab validates exome sequencing data by PCR and Sanger Sequencing with the goal of identifying novel ataxia genes. We collect whole blood from subjects and genotype for behavioral related variants. We also receive primary tissue samples such as whole blood and saliva and extract DNA from these tissues. We biopsy skin from patients, use episomal plasmids to reprogram cultured patient specific fibroblasts into iPSCs, and differentiate these into neurons. Waste generated in the lab is disposed of adhering to EHS guidelines.
Being a responsible laboratory is important as waste streams generated can often be harmful to the environment if not handled and disposed of properly. We continually strive to seek out and implement more environmentally friendly alternatives. It’s exciting that the Burmeister lab is now one of the many sustainable labs at the University of Michigan following the University's sustainability guidelines. We are very proud to say we are ambassadors of U of M, Planet Blue. Linda Gates, Manager
Cornell Laboratory BSRB Rooms 4468
4/06/2017
Our work focuses on immunology and cell signaling research using the following techniques: genotyping, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, cell culture – including work with endotoxins, flow cytometry, mouse surgery, blood draws (humans and mice), work with adeno – and retroviruses, cell transfection, RNA/DNA/Protein extraction. We employ flow cytometer, PCR, qPCR, gel documentation system, centrifuges, QIAcube etc. in our work. Hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated in our lab is disposed of adhering to U-M EHS guidelines.
“Reduce, reuse, and recycle” should be goals for everyone in daily life. Joining the Sustainable Lab Program has given us a platform to promote and implement these practices in Cornell Laboratory. We have learned more strategies of becoming an environmentally friendly research lab and strongly recommend to others. Kelli McDonough, Manager
Boyle Laboratory MSRBI Room 4526
4/04/2017
Research in the Boyle lab focuses on understanding the complex “regulatory code” within the human genome and its impact on gene regulation. We utilize human cell culture as well as molecular biology techniques including, but not limited to, cloning, ChIP, qPCR, and high throughput sequencing in the wet lab to explore the relationship between cis-regulatory elements and transcription factors.
“With the help of the Sustainable Lab program staff, our wet lab space has taken many steps to create a safer and more sustainable laboratory environment. We have eliminated ethidium bromide and use the SYBR Safe gel dye alternative, recycle waste when appropriate, purchase eco-friendly products, and turn off and unplug unused devices to reduce our energy consumption. By utilizing the Chemical Reuse program, we try to first implement used materials before purchasing new ones. It is a pleasure to participate in this program to help U-M reach its campus-wide sustainability goals”
-- Dr. Jessica Switzenberg, Lab Manager
Irani & Segal Laboratory BSRB Room 4218
4/04/2017
Our lab studies interactions between the immune and central nervous system in the context of autoimmune demyelinating disease. We try to understand the mechanism of multiple sclerosis using the mouse model experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Cellular and molecular biology techniques are employed in our research. Hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated in our lab is disposed of adhering to U-M EHS guidelines.
“Reduce, reuse, and recycle” should be goals for everyone in daily life. Joining the Sustainable Lab Program has given me a platform to promote and implement these practices in my lab. We have learned more strategies of becoming an environmentally friendly research lab and recommend to others. Amanda Huber