Cancer Center Shared Resources

Research professionals, scientists and students have access to extensive resources at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center. This includes state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the latest advanced technology and support and guidance from expert, world-renowned collaborators, all with the focus to provide patient-centered, evidence-based cancer care.

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A Partnership for Collaborative Research

The physicians at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center partner with scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine to ensure access to techniques and services that use specialized tools and instruments not commonly available. All of this is provided within research settings designed to meet the needs of scientists, and overseen by teams of professionals with high degrees of expertise in their field.

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Analytical Imaging Facility


Shared Resource Director: John Condeelis, PhD  

The Analytical Imaging Facility (AIF) is a comprehensive sample preparation, histopathology, light and electron microscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging shared resource.

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Animal Model Shared Resource


Shared Resource Director: Winfried Edelmann, PhD

The Animal Model Shared Resource (AMSR) provides a comprehensive approach for the generation, housing, and analysis of animal models of human cancer.

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Biostatistics Shared Resource


Shared Resource Director: Xiaonan Xue, PhD

The Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR) provides statistical expertise and collaboration on all phases of basic science, translational, clinical and epidemiological research.

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MECC Research Shared Resources Chemical Synthesis

Chemical Synthesis Shared Resource


Shared Resource Director: Vern Schramm, PhD

The Chemical Synthesis Shared Resource (CSSR) designs and synthesizes novel chemical agents.

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MECC Research Shared Resources Epidemiology

Epidemiology & Clinical Research Informatics Shared Resource


Shared Resource Director: Thomas Rohan, MBBS, PhD, DHSc

The Epidemiology and Clinical Research Informatics Shared Resource (ECRISR) serves a crucial dual role in support of both epidemiological and clinical trial research management by providing overall research management expertise and informatics-based management solutions.

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MECC Research Shared Resources Flow Cytometry

Flow Cytometry Shared Resource


Shared Resource Director: Steven Porcelli, MD

The Flow Cytometry Shared Resource (FCSR) provides on-site access to high-speed fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) and advanced multiparameter flow cytometric analysis.

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MECC Research Shared Resources Genomics

Genomics Shared Resource


Shared Resource Director: John Greally, PhD, DMed

The Genomics Shared Resource (GSR) offers full service, from biosamples, such as blood, handoff through assays. and analyses.

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MECC Research Shared Resources Structural Biology

Structural Biology Shared Resource


Shared Resource Director: Steven Almo, PhD

The Structural Biology Shared Resource (SBSR) supports a wide range of protein science technologies for identifying new targets and defining molecular mechanisms, and for generation of new tool compounds and therapeutic leads.

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Shared Resources Administration

Each shared resources facility includes:

  • Advisory board
  • Director
  • Faculty supervisor
  • Technical and administrative staff

Our Associate Director for Shared Resources is Jonathan Backer, MD. Backer also serves as a member of all advisory committees.

Publication Acknowledgements

At Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, we request investigators acknowledge Cancer Center Shared Resources in all publications that include data derived from each facility. You can credit the facility that provided support in the “acknowledgment” section of your manuscript.

In addition, please mention the Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA013330) in your “My Bibliography” section for any work supported by a shared resource or pilot project funding.

Visit our Shared Resource Facilities

Connect with a member of the Cancer Center Shared Resources team at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center.