Mouse NeuroBehavior Core (Institute for Comparative Medicine)

Overview 

The Mouse NeuroBehavior Core (MNBC), established in 2017, is centralized mouse behavioral testing facility conveniently located in the William Black Building of the CUMC campus. The MNBC strives to become an intellectual and technical resource for the CUMC Community, as well as investigators at other neuroscience research institutions. Qualified (trained) users have access to state-of-the art behavioral equipment in the 8-room testing suite. We provide full testing service, as well as extensive training to users who want to conduct their own experiments.

 

In addition to testing service, we can also help you with experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, revising IACUC protocols, grants, and manuscrits.


The core is fully equipped to test a wide range of behavioral phenotypes in mouse models of CNS diseases, including tests for neonatal development, ultrasonic vocalizations, sensory and motor functions, neurological reflexes, seizure, circadian activity, anxiety and depression-like behaviors, social behaviors, social communication, and complex cognitive functions. We are capable of performing high throughput screening or in-depth analysis, depending on the user’s research need.


Current rates:

Full service: $90/h 
Self service: $45/h
Training and Practice: FREE
Consultation: FREE and unlimited

 

 

 

Leadership

Mu Yang, Ph.D.  (contact)

Director
my2524@cumc.columbia.edu



Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

9 am - 5 pm           

650 West 168th Street
Black building 1930
New York, NY, 10032

Links and Resources

  1. Mouse NeuroBehavior Core (MNBC)

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Mu Yang, Ph.D.
Director
 
Cell: 6462447113
 
my2524@cumc.columbia.edu
 
Office: Hammer Science Building 640