Services for Researchers

Filariasis Research Reagent Repository Center (FR3)

About

What services are provided?

• The Parasite Resource Division provides
• Filariasis parasites (non-Government link) maintained in the laboratory by alternate passage through mammalian definitive hosts and arthropod vectors
• Standard Operating Procedures (non-Government link)
• Annual training sessions (“wet lab” and “didactic” aspects) on the use and maintenance of parasite and vector life cycles and related techniques

• The Molecular Resources Division provides
  • Molecular reagents (non-Government link)
  • Protocol(s) (non-Government link) for using molecular reagents

  The Molecular Resources Division also invites submission (non-Government link) of materials to the Center.

Where are services provided?

The Molecular Resources Division is located at the Clark Science Center, Smith College.

Access

• What are the eligibility criteria?

• What assurances are provided to users?

• What is the application process?

• How are requests prioritized and/or approved?

• What requirements must users fulfill?

Related Resources and Information

• Filariasis Reference Reagent Repository Scientific Advisory Committee (non-Government link)