Biological Nanostructures Lab

The CNSI Biological Nanostructures Lab (BNL) is a core research facility located in Elings Hall at UCSB. Instruments and capabilities in the BNL is organized into the four cores listed below.

The BNL is open to all users in all departments on campus as well as off-campus users.

 

Mission

Provide access to complex, high value instrumentation to support and enhance interdisciplinary research at the interface of life science and engineering, and scientific expertise in the theory, operation, and analysis of data generated from such instruments.

 

For recharge rates, click "Veiw Campus Rates" on the right.

 

Take advantage of our Autoclave Pick-Up Service!

We will pick up your biohazardous waste at your lab location. We take care of the sterilizing and disposal, all you need to do is fill out the request form here!

    Core Labs

    Genetics Core

    Provides Next Generation Sequencing capabilities to on-campus and off-campus researchers with the popular Illumina sequencing platform. Also provides DNA/RNA and protein quantitation, nucleic acid QC, and droplet digital PCR.

    Analytical Core

    This core houses a variety of analytical instruments for use by trained users. Some basic molecular biology equipment are also available for use.

    Cell Culture Core

    Resource for researchers who need access to cell culture facility or whose labs does not want to go through the hassle of getting certified to perform tissue culture work.

    Autoclave Core

    Biohazardous waste decontamination and disposal service to research labs.

    Contact

    Jennifer Smith

    Manager, Biological Nanostructures Laboratory
    Phone: 
    (805) 893-6082
    Email: 
    jsmith@cnsi.ucsb.edu

    Acknowledging Support

    Please remember to acknowledge CNSI resources in scientific publications and presentations by including this statement:

    “The authors acknowledge the use of the Biological Nanostructures Laboratory within the California NanoSystems Institute, supported by the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of California, Office of the President.”

    BNL Seminar Series

    Bio-Rad qPCR Informational Seminar 

    Introduction to quantitative PCR on the CFX96 Touch Real-Time PCR Detection System

    Date: Tues, Jan 16, 2018
    Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
    Location: Elings Hall, room 1601

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    Location

    Steps to Use Equipment

    1. Contact BNL staff to get trained on the instrument.
    2. Apply to CNSI for electronic door access to the facility.
    3. BNL Staff will add you to the FACES reservation system.

    BNL Recharge Rates

    Files

    PDF icon BNL RECHARGE RATES - INTERNAL
    PDF icon BNL RECHARGE RATES - EXTERNAL

    Documents

    PDF icon Access Instructions for Non-UCSB Users