Research

In addition to human pathological investigations, we are able to process and interpret samples from a wide variety of experimental models, particularly rodents but also some in vitro cellular preparations.

For many years we have worked with scientists in some of the principal UK Research Institutes such as Imperial College, University College London, the Sanger Institute in Cambridge and Experimental Histopathology at the Francis Crick Institute in London.

Toxicological and experimental analysis of mouse tissues is a particular specialty, Prof Stamp having over 30 years’ experience in this area.

In addition to conventional histopathological techniques and histochemistry we can apply immunohistochemistry to murine tissues and cellular preparations and have access to additional techniques such as RNAscope, Laser Capture Microdissection, image analysis and immunofluorescence using a state-of-the-art LED 4 channel IF microscope.

We are also able to extract nucleic acids and proteins from tissues and undertake basic analytical techniques including Western blotting and immunoelectrophoresis.

For further information please contact our Laboratory on 020 7636 9447 and for out of hours contact Miss Mahrokh Nohadani on 07718 200207.

Research Techniques Provided

Tissue processing, sectioning, staining and mouse/human immunohistochemistry
Experimental pathology including DNA/RNA/protein extraction from frozen or FFPE samples.
Electrophoresis for proteins and nucleic acids.
Digital slide scanning.
Morphometric analysis.
Antibody optimisation for immunohistochemistry
Laser capture microdissection service
Mouse necropsy tuition and interpretation
Mouse histopathology reporting including xenografts
Cell line and 3D gel block preparation

The costs of the service vary according to the complexity but our prices are highly competitive with other CROs and underpinned by a depth of knowledge in translational pathology few others can match. Please contact Mahrokh Nohadani for further details ( m.nohadani@ahlab.co.uk ).