Department Resources

BME Classroom and Conference Rooms
Guidelines for Responsible Employees and Reporting of Misconduct
Internet, Software and IT Help Request
Shared Laboratory Resources
(Internal Administrative Resources)

BME Classroom and Conference Rooms

University	Room	Building	Capacity	Phone	Schedule	Resources
NC State	4018	EBIII	10		View
NC State	4101	EBIII	17		View
NC State	4142	EBIII	42	919-513-0962	View	85" Display TV, Cisco Room Kit w/Touch Controller, Sympodium Interactive Monitor, Desktop Computer
NC State	4153	EBIII	16	919-513-0784	View	85" Display TV, Cisco Room Kit w/Touch Controller, Desktop Computer
NC State	4155	EBIII	18	919-515-1270	View	85" Display TV, Cisco Room Kit w/Touch Controller, Desktop Computer
UNC	9010	Mary Ellen Jones	7		Select Room (top)
UNC	9206D	Mary Ellen Jones	4		Select Room (top)	Kramer VIA Wireless Interface, TV Display Screen
UNC	10004	Mary Ellen Jones	20		Select Room (top)	Dual Large TV Display Screen, Cisco Room Kit w/Touch Controller, Desktop Computer
UNC	10108	Mary Ellen Jones	10		Select Room (top)
UNC	10206D	Mary Ellen Jones	4		Select Room (top)	Kramer VIA Wireless Interface, TV Display Screen
UNC	10310	Mary Ellen Jones	32		Select Room (top)

To reserve BME Rooms at NC State (Engineering Bldg III), please refer to: NCSU: Reserving a BME Room in EB III
*NOTE – NC State Unity ID required to reserve.

For BME Rooms reservation questions, submit a help ticket to bme_help@ncsu.edu

Guidelines for Responsible Employees and Reporting of Misconduct

UNC: Responsible Employee Q&A

NC State: Responsible Employee Brochure

Internet and Software

For wireless Internet, both NC State and UNC use a wireless network known as eduroam (education roaming). The intent of eduroam is that many member sites in international research and educational institutions use it; thus, providing you connectivity with a secure network as a visitor in these locations.

How to Enroll Your Device:
NC State: https://wifi.ncsu.edu/eduroam/

UNC: Connect to the wifi network “UNC-Setup” and you will be routed to https://wifi.unc.edu/

Software:
Both campuses offer software to members. Software can be purchased or may be free.

NC State: https://software.ncsu.edu/

UNC: https://software.sites.unc.edu/software/

IT Help Request

For BME IT related inquiries, submit a help ticket to bme_help@ncsu.edu

BME IT Guide

Shared Laboratory Resources at NC State

The BME Culture Core (BMECC) Service Center is available to all UNC system investigators and collaborators. The BMECC provides an economical option for researchers who have a temporary or limited need for culture, wet lab and tissue handling facilities. The BMECC includes separate microbiology and animal cell culture laboratories, a general-purpose wet lab with chemical fume hood, space for dissection of larger tissues, and histology equipment for both paraffin embedded and frozen samples. Researchers registered to use the BMECC have access to all rooms and listed equipment. Common consumable supplies are provided.

The BMECC is located on the 4th floor of Engineering Building III on NC State’s Centennial Campus, and includes the following laboratories:

Cell Culture Lab, Room 4201A
Wet Lab, Room 4201B
Microbiology Lab, Room 4321B
Dissection and Tissue Processing Lab, Room 4321A
Histology Lab, Room 4321
Equipment Room 4413 (check separate tab)

Both the Cell Culture and Microbiology Laboratories provide BSL-2 containment, suitable for handling human cells/tissues and Risk Group 2 microorganisms.

Preview Equipment, Policies, Billing and Registration Form.

Note: The PDF registration form provided is for preview purposes only. To register online, contact BMECC Director Dr. Susan Bernacki, shbernac@ncsu.edu.

The Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering maintains shared research equipment in Room 4413 (no fees), approximately 475 sq. ft. , in Engineering Building 3, on NC State’s Centennial Campus. BME faculty, students and research staff may use this equipment for research and teaching purposes. Individuals desiring access should contact BMECC Director Dr. Susan Bernacki, shbernac@ncsu.edu. Registration and a Safety Orientation (offered monthly) are required.

Shared Equipment

Steris Prevac Steam Sterilizer 26”x37.5”x48” interior dimensions
Anprolene AN74i ethylene oxide sterilizer 12”x12”x24” interior dimensions
Revco -86 chest freezer model ULT1090 10.3 cu. ft.
 Hoshizaki flaked ice machine
 Standard combination refrigerator-freezer unit Baxter DX-61 Drying Oven
Dedicated Flammables Refrigerator/Freezer combination unit

Walk-in Cold Room 4° C Environmental Chamber, Room 4210

Environmental Specialties Inc., Model ESI 9-10 range 4-37° C

Suitable for storage of non-hazardous materials and for performing laboratory protocols requiring reduced temperature.
No hazardous/flammable or living materials, including animal cells and unfixed tissue, and microbial cells/cultures, may be stored in this room.

Important note: Individual research labs may also have equipment located in Room 4413 which is not part of the BME shared equipment. This equipment is clearly marked. Researchers should work with the appropriate lab faculty regarding use of any equipment not listed above.

Preview Registration Form

Note: this form is for individuals who require access to 4413, but who will not be using the BME Culture Core service center labs (4321, 4201 A&B). This form is provided for preview purposes only. To register online, contact BMECC Director Dr. Susan Bernacki, shbernac@ncsu.edu.

Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory Service Center

The Biomedical Instrumentation Laboratory (BMIL) is located in EB2, Rm 2024. BMIL is a Fee-for-Service facility that focuses on biomedical device prototyping. The lab was founded in 1999 by Professor Troy Nagle. The purpose of the BMIL is to support medical instrumentation research, development, and commercialization while providing students opportunities to assist research laboratories on campus and commercial entities across the Triangle Region. The Laboratory also seeks to foster ties with medical equipment companies across the State.

This laboratory designs and fabricates prototype medical instrumentation units. BMIL evolved from projects in the Biomedical Microsensors Laboratory. The laboratory operates as a service center under a trust fund account, and supports the work of advanced undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students. For additional information please visit the BMIL website: https://research.ece.ncsu.edu/bmil/

Cell Mechanics Laboratory Service Center

The Cell Mechanics Laboratory (CML) Service Center is located in the Biomedical Partnership Center on the Biomedical Centennial Campus (Vet School Campus). The CML has equipment and space for general cell culture as well as mechanical testing. Equipment for cell culture includes a 6 foot biosafety cabinet, incubators, and upright microscope. Equipment for mechanical testing includes an Instron 5944 testing system, camera for strain tracking, and custom fixtures. For information about use, please contact Dr. Matthew Fisher, mbfisher@ncsu.edu.

Flow Cytometry Service Center

The Flow Cytometry Service Center is located on the 4^th floor of EB3 and houses a BD Celesta (3-laser, 12-color) flow cytometer for single cell immunophenotyping and cell biology applications. For access, please contact Dr. David Zaharoff, dazaharo@ncsu.edu.

Gait Lab Rm 1404 EB3
The GAIT Laboratory is located in Room 1404 on the first floor of the Engineering Building III on NC States’s Centennial Campus. Equipped with an optical motion capture system, an instrumented split-belt treadmill, a ZeroG robotic body-weight support system, and various terrains and human protection gears, the lab is designed to conduct studies related to sport science and rehabilitation. Supervised by Dr. He (Helen) Huang, the GAIT Laboratory is a shared facility and free to access for students and faculty in the UNC/NC State Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. To work in the laboratory, training and approved IRB protocols are both required. Please contact the lab manager Dr. Ming Liu, mliu10@ncsu.edu for detailed information.

Fabrication Lab (Fab Lab) Rm 4416 EB3
The BME Fabrication Lab, Rm 4416 EB3, is a shared resource open to all BME personnel. It contains basic hand and power tools, sheet metal processing tools, SLA and FDM 3D printers, a laser cutter/engraver, power saws, and milling machinery. Intro/safety training is required for all users. Additional equipment-specific training is required for some equipment. Contact Lab Manager Shaphan Jernigan srjernig@ncsu.edu for access and training.