The two major functions of the Cell Culture Module are (1) to helpinvestigators use cultures effectively in their research, and (2) to provide a mechanism for optimum sharing ofocular specimens from human and animal eyes. To fulfill the first function, the Module: (a) serves as a repositoryfor several types of cultured ocular cells and cell lines, (b) provides a centralized facility with shared-useequipment for culture maintenance for those who lack culture facilities in their own labs, (c) provides some shareduseinstruments (such as inverted phase and fluorescence photomicroscopes) for investigators who have basicculture facilities to avoid duplication of all equipment, and (d) assists investigators in using in vitro models for theirwork including bringing culture methods into their own labs by training laboratory personnel in culture techniques.The availability of this Module also improves the economy of our lab operations since common-use culturesupplies can be purchased in bulk.
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