UTSW Metabolic Phenotyping Core

NEWS

SURGERY and CLAMP SERVICES are undergoing a personnel transition process. Please contact Shiuhwei Chen to design and schedule your studies. Services will be perfomed at Mr. Chen's discretion.

 

NEW!! Please be aware of cancellation fees for CLAMP SERVICES.  Effective Immediately

Billing cycles occur at monthly intervals ususally in the first week of the following month. Please make sure your subledger will not be expired at the time of billing.

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Overview of Services

The Metabolic Phenotyping Core (MMPC) provides state-of-the-art analytical and phenotypical measures to the scientific community both inside and outside UT Southwestern Medical Center.

 

Our goal is to expand the scope of techniques available to investigators, standardize key methodologies, and expedite the completion of research on diseases related to metabolic disorders (diabetes and obesity), cancer, aging neurological disorders, etc.

• Chemistry analysis using VITROS MicroSlide™ technology, ELISAs, and magnetic bead mapping multiplex technology
• Tissue extraction of cholesterol and triglyceride level
• Metabolic chambers for indirect gas calorimetry, activity, and food/water consumption
• Urine collection chambers
• Body composition analysis (MRI and micro-CT)
• Glucose-insulin clamp studies
• Seahorse XF-24(3) Extracellular Flux Analyzer for cellular metabolism studies
• Primary hepatocyte and β-cell isolation from mice or rats
• Sphingolipid profiling using LC-MS/MS technology
• Hematology
• Exercise treadmills for mice and rats

Leadership

Joel Elmquist, D.V.M., PhD.

Professor, PI

joel.elmquist@UTSouthwestern.edu

 

Jay Horton, M.D.

Professor, PI

jay.horton@UTSouthwestern.edu

 

Philipp Scherer, PhD.

Professor, PI

Philipp.Scherer@UTSouthwestern.edu

 

Ruth Gordillo, Ph.D.

Director

214-648-2566

Ruth.Gordillo@UTSouthwestern.edu

 

Syann Lee, Ph.D.

Co-Director

214-648-3782

Syann.Lee@UTSouthwestern.edu

Staff 

Duyen Do

Technical Personnel

214-648-3549

Duyen.Do@utsouthwestern.edu

 

Eva Athena Mason

Technical Personnel

214-648-3549

Eva.Mason@utsouthwestern.edu

 

Emily Reynolds

Technical Personnel

214-648-3549

Emily.Reynolds@utsouthwestern.edu

 

 

Location and hours of operation

Hours	Location
Staffed: Monday - Friday      9:30 AM - 6 PM	5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Room K5-126 Dallas, Texas 75390

Links and Resources

1. http://www.touchstonediabetescenter.org/MetabolicCore/metaboliccore.html
2. http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/research/core-facilities/mouse-metabolic-phenotyping/index.html
3. http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/medical-school/departments/internal-medicine/divisions/touchstone-diabetes/index.html

Contacts

Name	Role	Phone	Email	Location
Ruth Gordillo	Director	214-648-2566	Ruth.Gordillo@UTSouthwestern.edu	K5-252
Syann Lee	Co-Director	214-648-3782	Syann.Lee@UTsouthwestern.edu	Y6-220A
Duyen Do	Technical Personnel	214-648-3549	Duyen.Do@utsouthwestern.edu	K5-126
Eva Athena Mason	Technical Personnel	214-648-3549	Eva.Mason@utsouthwestern.edu	K5-126
Emily Reynolds	Technical Personnel	214-648-3549	Emily.Reynolds@UTSouthwestern.edu	K5.126
Christine Kusminski	Support Faculty	214-648-8717	Christine.Kusminski@UTSouthwestern.edu	L5.206
Shiuhwei Chen	Research Associate Sr.	214-648-4573	Shiuhwei Chen shiuhwei.chen@utsouthwestern.edu	L5-108