Cancer Mouse Models Shared Resource

About the Cancer Mouse Models Core (CMMC)

The CMMC aspires to make translational research an attainable goal for all Massey researchers. The CMMC provides expertise and services that facilitate preclinical mouse models to support the development of novel cancer therapeutics and precision medicine.

The CMMC works collaboratively with other Massey shared resources, providing assistance with mouse models by using a variety of drug delivery methods, surgical techniques, and animal procedures. The shared resource also offers support with several different types of mouse models: syngeneic models, genetically engineered mice, and xenograft models. The CMMC combines knowledge of preclinical drug testing and cancer mouse models to design and perform experiments that produce accurate data.

To start an inquiry regarding how the CMMC can facilitate your scientific goals, please submit a request:

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Acknowledge the Cancer Mouse Models Shared Resource

All publications that include results, services or products generated by VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Shared Resources must include the following acknowledgement in the manuscript:

"Services and products in support of the research project were generated by the Virginia Commonwealth University Cancer Mouse Models Core Laboratory, supported, in part, with funding from NIH-NCI Cancer Center Support Grant P30 CA016059."

PubMed Central (PMC) ID numbers are required for those publications that use CCSG-supported shared resources. All of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center's Shared Resources are supported by the CCSG.

This Shared Resource is jointly supported by VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.

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The VCU Cancer Mouse Models Core Shared Resource (CMMC) facilitates in vivo translational research by providing assistance with mouse models of cancer and in vivo drug testing. Directed by Jennifer Koblinski, PhD, the core employs the core additionally employs a full-time lab manager and 1 FTE experienced in designing and performing experiments using syngeneic, xenograft [including patient-derived xenograft (PDX)], and genetically engineered mouse models of primary and metastatic cancer. Additionally, the CMMC develops patient-derived organoids (PDO). CMMC staff members provide experiment consultation and train researchers in specific animal procedures. The facility is equipped with: a cell culture and preparation room that includes a BSL2 cell culture hood, Zeiss Axio Zoom V16 fluorescence dissection microscope, and BioRad TC20 automatic desktop cell counter; a KOPF 963SD Neurostar Motorized Ultra Precise and KOPF 940 Small Animal Stereotaxic Instrument for precise delivery of drug or tumor cells; an IVIS Spectrum and IVIS S5 preclinical in vivo imaging system; Coloview for endoscopy of small animals; Hemavet 950 for Complete Blood Count, and data management and analysis tools that include StudyLog Desktop software, Living Image 4.5.1 software, ImageJ software, and access to the MCC shared research drive. The CMMC is located on the first floor of the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Goodwin Research Laboratories in Massey room 1-108. The facility is supported, in part, by funding from the NIH-NCI Cancer Center Support Grant P30 CA 016059.

Service-2024 Fiscal year	Description	Unit	VCU price
Reagent	Ready to use lentivirus-luciferase prep tube	Each vial	$60.50
Reagent	BME type3(Matrigel) 5ml	Each vial	$151.75
Data analysis	Data analysis-tumor measurement	Hour	$84.00
Data analysis	imaging analysis	Hour	$79.00
Drug Administration	Gavage, IP, IV, Subcutaneous	Hour	$82.50
Endpoint procedures	Animal Sacrifice	Hour	$73.80
Endpoint procedures	Collecting Tissue	Hour	$100.00
Endpoint procedures	Perfusion	Hour	$90.00
Imaging	Dissecting Scope - Trained User	Hour	$12.00
Imaging	IVIS-trained user	Hour	$43.00
Imaging	IVIS Spectrum - Training	Hour	$116.80
Monitoring	Animal Daily Monitoring/ Tumor Measurement	Hour	$80.50
NSG Female Mice	4-8 weeks old	Each	$47.50
NSG Female Mice	9-12 weeks old	Each	$50.25-$60
NSG Male Mice	4-6 weeks old	Each	$34.00
NSG Male Mice	7-12 weeks old	Each	$38.5-$49.5
PDO	PDO Cell Culture, per hour	Hour	$100.00
PDO	PDO, Charge per vial	Each vial	$200.00
PDX	Mouse Charge, Charge per Vial	Each vial	$220.00
Tumor Cell Injection	Intracardiac	Hour	$85.75
Tumor Cell Injection	Intracranial	Hour	$89.00
Tumor Cell Injection	Intraductal	Hour	$88.25
Tumor Cell Injection	Intramuscular	Hour	$84.25
Tumor Cell Injection	Intraperitoneal	Hour	$86.75
Tumor Cell Injection	Intravenous	Hour	$85.75
Tumor Cell Injection	Subcutaneous	Hour	$90.00
Unbilled Activity	Animal project and grant consultation	Hour	Free

Service-2024 Fiscal year	Description	Unit	VCU price
Reagent	Ready to use lentivirus-luciferase prep tube	Each vial	$60.50
Reagent	BME type3(Matrigel) 5ml	Each vial	$151.75
Data analysis	Data analysis-tumor measurement	Hour	$84.00
Data analysis	imaging analysis	Hour	$79.00
Drug Administration	Gavage, IP, IV, Subcutaneous	Hour	$82.50
Endpoint procedures	Animal Sacrifice	Hour	$73.80
Endpoint procedures	Collecting Tissue	Hour	$100.00
Endpoint procedures	Perfusion	Hour	$90.00
Imaging	Dissecting Scope - Trained User	Hour	$12.00
Imaging	IVIS-trained user	Hour	$43.00
Imaging	IVIS Spectrum - Training	Hour	$116.80
Monitoring	Animal Daily Monitoring/ Tumor Measurement	Hour	$80.50
NSG Female Mice	4-8 weeks old	Each	$47.50
NSG Female Mice	9-12 weeks old	Each	$50.25-$60
NSG Male Mice	4-6 weeks old	Each	$34.00
NSG Male Mice	7-12 weeks old	Each	$38.5-$49.5
PDO	PDO Cell Culture, per hour	Hour	$100.00
PDO	PDO, Charge per vial	Each vial	$200.00
PDX	Mouse Charge, Charge per Vial	Each vial	$220.00
Tumor Cell Injection	Intracardiac	Hour	$85.75
Tumor Cell Injection	Intracranial	Hour	$89.00
Tumor Cell Injection	Intraductal	Hour	$88.25
Tumor Cell Injection	Intramuscular	Hour	$84.25
Tumor Cell Injection	Intraperitoneal	Hour	$86.75
Tumor Cell Injection	Intravenous	Hour	$85.75
Tumor Cell Injection	Subcutaneous	Hour	$90.00
Unbilled Activity	Animal project and grant consultation	Hour	Free