Biotechnology is a high-technology industry rooted in the application of engineering principles and technology to bring about revolutionary developments to life sciences such as agriculture, medicine, industry, environment and many other areas.

The Arizona Research Laboratories - Division of Biotechnology is a faculty-driven entity consisting of six core facilities providing multidisciplinary expertise and access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology to selected areas of biotechnology. We aim to disseminate current techniques to investigators and students so that they may increase their ability to perform research in life sciences. Our facilities are committed to increasing public awareness and understanding of biotechnology and its impacts on everyday life. We have a diverse array of instrumentation and technical capabilities in Genomics (University of Arizona Genetics Core),Bioinformatics (BCF), Cytometry (CCF), Imaging (BIF), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (BMR).

The Genomics facility focuses on key technologies in genomics such as DNA Sequencing, Fragment Analysis, Sample Purification, Real-time PCR and Microarrays. It also offers facilities for pilot studies and one-on-one training facilities. The BCF focuses on computational resources to support students and investigators in processing and analyzing of biological data. The Cytometry Core Facility provides access to equipment and services, extensive training and support for cellular studies. The BMR provides resources in magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy and is also fully equipped with several high end instruments and computational resources for data analysis. The Biotechnology Imaging Facilities provide resources and support in light, confocal and electron microscopy. The facilities also conduct several workshops and courses in image acquisition and analysis throughout the year..

We offer state of the art services, consultation and training in a range of key technologies:

• Bioinformatics - Programming and Scripting, Experimental Design, Image Processing, Molecular Modelling, Data Banking and Management, Data Analysis
• Genomics - DNA Sequencing, Fragment Analysis, Sample Purification, Real-Time PCR, Experimental Design, Data Analysis
• Human Genotyping - Human Origins Genotyping Laboratory is the public testing facility for the Genographic Project.
• Cytometry - Characterization and sorting of cells and particles: Flow Cytometric Analysis, Cell Sorting
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR), Data Analysis
• Spectroscopy and Optical Imaging - Electron Microscopy, Confocal Microscopy, Image Processing and Analysis
• Education & Training - Hands-on workshops, custom training, seminars, outreach and workforce development

• To support ongoing research by providing access to state-of-the art technology to attract and retain research active faculty and to facilitate their ability to compete for federal and industrial research support.
• To facilitate inter-university cooperative multidisciplinary research projects.
• To support the creation and development of new or existing industrial activities as well as support other state agencies, and when possible facilitate interactions with Mexico.