Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Resources

Filariasis Research Reagent Resource Center (FR3)

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What services are provided?

The Filariasis Research Reagent Resource Center comprises two divisions.

• The Parasite Resource Division provides
  • Filariasis parasites maintained in the laboratory by alternate passage through mammalian definitive hosts and arthropod vectors
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Annual training sessions (“wet lab” and “didactic” aspects) on the use and maintenance of parasite and vector life cycles and related techniques
• The Molecular Resources Division provides
  • Molecular reagents
  • Protocol(s) for using molecular reagents

  The Molecular Resources Division also invites submission of materials to the Center.

Click here to access a summary of the history, activities, and accomplishments of the Filariasis Research Reagent Resource Center.

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