Microbiology & Molecular Biology Dry Laboratories
Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3) on Summerland Key, Florida, offers Microbiology and Molecular Biology Dry Laboratories fully equipped with a variety of instruments, ample bench space, and laboratory assistance upon request.
The laboratory is designed for use by visiting scientists, educational groups, and in-house research at Mote. Lab equipment is well maintained and most commonly used items (such as glassware) are readily available. Visitors need only bring non-reusable items (consumables, chemicals, etc.). The lab includes bench space and cabinets, a refrigerator, a -20ºC freezer, two -80ºC freezers, a low-temperature drying oven, an autoclave, mechanical and electronic balances, a benchtop refrigerated centrifuge, vacuum pumps and a variety of microscopes (stereo and compound). A fume hood, a sterile PCR enclosure and incubators are available for microbiology. Deionized water is available, and a separate dry prep room provides space for weighing and mixing chemicals. The lab is also equipped with high-speed internet access at no additional charge for visitors, and a multi-port hub provides internet access for visitors traveling with laptops. Basic computers and a printer are also available for general use, web access and email.
Equipment available to visiting scientists and Mote staff:
- qPCR machine (LightCycler® 480 System)
- Microplate reader (Synergy H1 Hybrid Multi-Mode)
- Microvolume UV-Vis spectrophotometer (NanoDrop™ One)
- Thermocyclers (Mastercycler® pro)
- Gel electrophoresis system
- Microcentrifuge
- Centrifuge
- Vacuum pressure pump
- Orbital shaker(with or without incubator)
- Water bath
- Table-top autoclave
- Balances
- Dissecting (stereo) microscopes
- Compound microscopes
- Incubator
- Drying oven
- Benchtop pH meter
- Vortex
- Hotplate/stir plates
- -20°C freezer
- -80°C freezer
- 4°C refrigerator
- PCR enclosure
- Fume hood
- PAR Meter
- 3D scanner
- Ice maker
- YSI meter
- Liquid nitrogen dewar
- Bench space (6 feet)
- Assorted glassware
If interested in visiting the IC2R3 dry laboratories, please complete the Facilities Use Request Form.