External Use of OIST Core Facilities and Services
Overview
The University is privileged to have cutting-edge research facilities and equipment along with expert technical support staff. While the University’s research facilities and services are primarily for its own research and education, the utilization of excess capacity by external academic or industrial users can contribute to the advancement of science and technology in Okinawa and can foster active research communities around the University. -Policies, Rules & Procedures Chapter 4.16
Available equipment and services
Self operation of OIST Core Facilities equipment
After appropriate safety and operation training it is possible for external users to gain access to the equipment of the OIST Core Facilities.
Measurement /Fabrication Service
In some cases it is possible for OIST Core Facilities to offer full service in the measurement or fabrication of samples. Due to the labor intensive nature of this work it is limited.
Access to OIST Core Facilities
The OIST Core Facility plans to open its facilities to external users according to the following schedule
Section Name | Opening date |
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Engineering | August 2024 |
Instrumental Analysis | August 2024 |
Scientific Imaging | September 2024 |
Sequencing (Common equipment only) | September 2024 |
Animal Resources (MRI only) | September 2024 |
Scientific Computing & Data Analysis | January 2025 |
Environmental Science & Informatics | April 2025 |
Marine Science | April 2025 |
Basic Lab Support | April 2025 |
Administration Office
1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son Okinawa, 904-0495
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
E-mail: core-facilities*oist.jp
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