About

Center for Microbiome Research

 

Welcome to the Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Microbiome Research (CMR)!

The CMR provides expertise and technical support for microbiome-focused research, from initial project consultation, sample collection and processing, data analysis and interpretation, to preparation of publication/application quality figures.

The CMR operates the Gnotobiotic Core Facility (GCF) and maintains its axenic (aka germ-free) mouse colonies. The GCF is a dedicated space for germ-free and gnotobiotic rodent studies within the MCW Biomedical Resource Center (BRC).

We are dedicated to providing specialized resources for translational and basic science research studies on the microbiome, and to promoting education on the microbiome and its impact on human health.

Resources & Services 

  • Gnotobiotic Core Facility (assisted use only, no independent access): germ-free mouse colonies; germ-free and gnotobiotic husbandry and study-specific technical support; multi-cage isolators and individual isocaging
  • Microbial Bioinformatics Analysis: 16S rRNA gene sequencing, metagenomics, and metatranscriptomics; Visium spatial transcriptomics, single-cell RNA-seq, and bulk RNA-seq upon consultation
  • Microbial nucleic acid extractions and training: DNA suitable for standard sequencing protocols using bead-beating protocols; bench space and access to bead homogenizer; sample collection supplies (per piece vs bulk purchase)
  • Consultation: Microbiome experimental design; Microbiome sample collection and processing for sequencing (we do not offer sequencing)
  • Consultation: Cost projections and study budgets; Verbiage for funding applications

Our People

Nita Salzman, MD, PhD | Founding Director
Mary Holtz, PhD | Research Operations Manager
Jennifer Ziegelbauer | GCF Manager, Bench Services Manager 
Samantha Atkinson, PhD | Bioinformatician
Amy Pan, PhD | Biostatistician

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm                 

TBRC-CRI 3

8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Links and Resources

 

 

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
CMR Information

 

 
biomecenter@mcw.edu