FS Chemistry Students

As a forensic science student you will use state-of-the-art facilities in the Natural Sciences and Stillwell Buildings. Modern scientific equipment and instrumentation is available in each of the related programs for you to obtain hands-on experience in forensic techniques.  The DNA Research Laboratories at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµare cutting-edge and include dedicated DNA extraction and amplification spaces. 

Lab Safety

Chemical Hygiene

The chemical stockroom has a variety of chemicals and glassware to support research projects and instructional laboratories. The research operations manager is responsible for access to the stockroom, chemical waste removal, and safety education.

CONTACT:

Wesley W. Bintz
College of Arts & Sciences
Research Operations Manager
Phone: 828.227.2270
Email: wwbintz@wcu.edu
Education:

  • M.S., Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, 2006

  • B.S., University of South Florida, 2003

 

DNA Instrumentation

Thermo Fisher Scientific S5 Prime

Ion GeneStudio S5 Prime Massively Parallel DNA Sequencer

 

Ion ChefIon Chef System for Automated Library Prep

 

Illumina MiSeq FGx

Illumina MiSeq FGx

BioRad QX 200 ddPCR InstrumentBioRad QX 200 ddPCR Instrument

 

Applied Biosystems 3500xL Genetic Analyzer

Applied Biosystems 3500xL Genetic Analyzer

Applied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic AnalzyerApplied Biosystems SeqStudio Genetic Analzyer

 

Applied Biosystems 7500 Real-time PCR System (x2)Applied Biosystems 7500 Real-time PCR System (x2)

 

Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Real Time PCR SystemApplied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Real Time PCR System

Caliper Zephyr

Caliper Life Sciences Zephyr Liquid Handling Robot

AB 7500

Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer (x2)

Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL for automated nucleic acid purification

Qiagen EZ1 Advanced XL for automated nucleic acid purification

Zeiss AxioImager
Zeiss AxioImager Polarized Light Microscope with Fluorescence Capabilities

LSV2

Leeds Spectral Vision System 2 (LSV2)

 

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112 Apodaca Building
460 Memorial Drive 
Cullowhee, NC  28723 
Phone: 828.227.7260 
FAX: 828.227.7393
 

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