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Core in a Box

**Please Read Below for COVID19 Information for Research Cores**

Update as of 10/15/20

Please see the recently created School of Medicine Research Restart webpage for the most recent policies, procedures, and information related to COVID-19 research restart.

If you have general questions related to COVID-19 and research cores or service centers, please contact Shawn Franckowiak (sfrancko@jhmi.edu) or Jeff Smith (smithje@jhmi.edu) from the SOM Office for Faculty Research Resources.

For questions/concerns related to possible lab/scientific supplier disruptions due to the virus, please contact:

  • Lab/Scientific Category Lead: Debbie Newlon, dnewlon@jhu.edu, 443-997-0468

Additional COVID-19 Preparedness Information for Research Cores

  1. Detailed considerations for reopening research cores
  2. Example signage for instrumentation cores to communicate proper physical distancing

To see a complete list of all up coming events go to the Core News and Events page.

Welcome to the Core in a Box website, dedicated to providing the Johns Hopkins research community with comprehensive access to our research core facilities and resources for core development and management. World-renowned for medical research and advances, our schools are home to a combined total of more than 120 Core Facilities, designed to encourage and enable cutting-edge research in the areas of basic science, genetics, medicine and others.

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Core Connector
Search for a core facility by name, category, location, or keyword. Access our core management system to order services, reserve equipment, track projects, and manage costs.

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Core Set up
Start a new core facility using our tools, user demand survey, templates, and process diagrams. Learn about the different types of cores you can operate.

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Core Maintenance
Optimize your core facility using our framework for oversight, management, and training. Find answers to your FAQ's and how to work with external customers.

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Core Equipment
Follow our processes for obtaining new equipment, determining if you should buy or lease your next purchase, and how to trade-in or dispose of old equipment.

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Core Funding
Explore funding opportunities created specifically for core facilities including Core Coins and extramural funding.

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Core News
News, updates, and information about our JHU core facilities. Join your peers at upcoming meetings, conferences, and events.

Find a Core Facility

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Access the tools you need to find a core facility and research collaborators.

Contact Us

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Contact us with any questions or concerns.