Core provides biomechanical testing of biological structures and biomaterials. Allows investigators to conduct research of mechanical properties of existing biological structures and constructs, as well as to quantify potential for new technologies and clinical advancements. Robotic simulators are built around the simVITRO software platform and are designed for in vitro simulation of major joints including knee, spine, foot, ankle, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist and more. Provides testing capabilities for range of biomechanical modalities and will offer expert advice and support for development of new test protocols, innovative techniques for instrumentation and data collection. Modalities include tissues, joints, and multi-articular units, such as foot or spine segments.

Mechanical Core provides variety of fabrication, customization and repair services for mechanical devices and equipment. Offers precision machining of metals and plastics, welding of structural and exotic metals, instrument refurbishing and mechanical repair.

Core provides mechanical and biomedical engineering expertise and services. Specializes in early-stage development and proof-of-concept prototypes. Utilizes 3D modeling, 3D printing, nitinol shape setting, and laser cutting to design and fabricate custom medical devices, test fixtures, and CT/MRI-based anatomy models.

Core provides investigators with resource for quantitative studies of cells, extracellular vesicles, and single-cell gene transcriptome analyses. Offers sample acquisition and analysis, cell sorting, and consultation for experimental design, interpretation and troubleshooting.

Core offers services in areas of peptide synthesis, peptide modification, purification and quality analysis, N-terminal protein sequencing by Edman degradation, and biomolecular interaction analysis and equilibrium and kinetic measurements.