Clinical Research Center (CRC)

An excellent framework for research

The CRC has laboratory and office facilities for which MRC Oulu research groups can be granted a fixed-term right of use for a maximum period of five years at a time. The right of use for the MRC Oulu research groups working in the facilities is primarily assessed by the Scientific Committee of MRC Oulu at the end of each period. In certain cases, external experts assess the right of use. The board of MRC Oulu makes decisions on granting rights to use the CRC facilities.

At the moment, 10 MRC Oulu research groups work in the CRC facilities. The remaining research groups are located at Oulu University Hospital and in the research units of the University of Oulu.

Laboratory equipment

The laboratory facilities have been equipped with modern devices for basic cell and molecular biology research. For example, the CRC has cell culture laboratories for growing primary and continuous cell lines, facilities for immunohistological staining, and liquid nitrogen tanks and cryogenic freezers for storing samples on long-term basis. It also has confocal and light microscopes for sample imaging.

The research groups in the CRC facilities also have their own laboratory equipment, which can be used by members of other research groups upon agreement. Among other things, the same building houses Biocenter Oulu’s laboratory facilities and versatile research infrastructures as well as open access services.

Please contact the CRC Laboratory Manager to ask about CRC facilities and equipment.

MRC Oulu research groups may be granted a fixed-term right to use the CRC laboratory and office facilities for a maximum period of five years at a time. The right of use for the MRC Oulu research groups working in the facilities is primarily assessed by the Scientific Committee of MRC Oulu at the end of each period. In certain cases, external experts assess the right of use. It is the MRC Oulu board of directors who makes decisions on granting rights to use the CRC facilities.

Who can apply?

• The research groups of MRC Oulu are eligible to apply for the research facilities of the CRC.

What kind of facilities can be applied for?

• A research group may apply for both laboratory and office facilities, or
• Laboratory facilities only, or
• Office facilities only, if the research group has already been granted the right to use the CRC laboratory facilities

How?

1. Fill in the CRC office and laboratory space application
2. Send the completed application by email to the CRC Laboratory Manager

Please contact the CRC Laboratory Manager about the available facilities.

When a research group wants to cancel the use of CRC facilities:

1.       Fill in the CRC office and laboratory space cancel off form 

2.     Send the completed application by email to the CRC Laboratory Manager.

Any changes in a research group working in the CRC facilities are to be notified. Please send an email about the changes to the CRC Laboratory Manager.