Centers & Technologies

The Life Sciences Institute is home to cutting-edge research centers and technologies that support the scientific endeavors of LSI scientists and faculty across the university — as well as external partners.

Male researcher in the CCG


High-throughput screening of extensive small molecule, natural product and siRNA libraries for basic biology and drug discovery projects.

Open to U-M and external users.

Two scientists conducting research in the CSB


Comprehensive structural biology resources — including protein engineering & production, crystallization & crystallography laboratories, and access to high-energy synchrotron radiation.

Open to U-M and external users. 

Melanie Ohi, Ph.D., and Jacquelyn Roberts examine the Titan Krios microscope


World-class cryo-EM lab with four microscopes, including a Titan Krios. Fosters education and tools to make cryo-EM more widely available.

Open to U-M and external users.

Researchers working in the Natural Products Discovery Core
A first-in-class library of natural product extracts, as well as characterization and transformational tools and expertise for basic biology and drug discovery projects.

Open to U-M and external users.
Two scientists work in the NATx core

A cross-campus platform for the design, synthesis and testing of gene-targeted nucleic acid modulators to advancing the next generation of nucleic acid–based therapies.

Open to U-M and external users.

Michigan Drug Discovery Logo
 
Provides expertise, mentorship and funding for drug discovery projects across the university.

Administrated by the LSI.

Other Services in Mary Sue Coleman Hall

The LSI building is also home to other technology resources for LSI and campus scientists: