Laboratory Facilities
The UF College of Nursing maintains two laboratory facilities for the use of its faculty and student researchers: a physiology wet lab and an electrophysiology and biofeedback lab.
Physiology Wet Lab
The physiology wet lab is available for research conducted by College faculty members and doctoral students who are under the supervision of a faculty member. It is a biosafety level (BSL) 2 lab; thus investigators with the proper training may conduct blood and wound fluid analyses.
In addition to standard equipment, the CON wet lab contains an ELx 800 microplate reader and accompanying KC Junior software, an Eppendorf centrifuge 5804, and a -80C freezer for sample storage. For training or assistance with any of this equipment, contact the lab manager.
The ORS keeps the lab stocked with standard supplies. To request the addition of an item to the list of standard supplies, consult with the associate dean for research. The lab manager is available to assist PIs in identifying and locating nonstandard supplies. While the ORS will also assist with ordering nonstandard supplies, the PI is responsible for paying for these supplies.
To begin using the wet lab for a research project:
- Submit a support request form to the ORS (lrinfret@ufl.edu or HPNP 2201). The ORS will contact you to set up an appointment to discuss the request with the associate dean for research.
- Contact the lab manager to arrange for lab safety training and orientation for the PI and any co-investigators, students, and staff that will be using the lab.
- Complete online bloodborne pathogen training with the UF Office of Environmental Health and Safety before beginning lab work. This training must be completed annually.
The ORS maintains a wet lab calendar in Blackboard to be used for scheduling lab time. The lab manager will grant lab users access to this calendar as part of the orientation process.
Electrophysiology and Biofeedback Lab
The electrophysiology and biofeedback lab contains equipment and software for designing and performing biofeedback protocols, blood pressure monitoring (ambulatory or in office), pulse-wave analysis, and other data collection tasks. CON faculty members and doctoral students under the supervision of a faculty member may use these facilities. To begin work in the lab, submit a support request form to the ORS (lrinfret@ufl.edu or HPNP 2201). The ORS will contact you to arrange a meeting with the associate dean for research to discuss the request.