The Gastrointestinal Experimental Model Systems (GEMS) Core is organized to encompass an enteroid/organoid subcore and a gnotobiotic subcore. This core offers turnkey access to organoids/enteroid technologies to TMC-DDC researchers. This includes samples (enteroids, organoids), reagents (specialized growth media, etc.), training, and consultative expertise. The core also provides access to gnotobiotic facilities and animals, training and consultative expertise.
Researchers are able to access enteroid and organoid service via the DDC iLab portal.
Core Leadership
Co-Director
Email: mestes@bcm.edu
Phone: (713) 798-3585
Research Interests: Human mini-gut cultures to understand gastrointestinal virus-host interactions and mechanisms of pathogenesis and immunity
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Co-Director
Email: swennes@bcm.edu
Phone: (713) 798-3590
Research Interests: Pathogenesis of and immunity to enteric pathogens
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Request Services:
To request services from any DDC core facility, visit our iLabs portal. Note: You will be required to create an iLabs account.
