Pharmacology Core
The University of Colorado Cancer Center Pharmacology Core, located at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, was established to work with researchers and clinicians in a collaborative manner to design and implement studies to measure xenobiotics (drugs, toxicants, natural products, inc.) in biological systems and matrices.
- We are an analytical laboratory focused on drug measurement.
- We help investigators with study design, sample collection, sample analysis and data interpretation.
The mission of the Pharmacology Core is to assist in the prospective design of studies to assess drug exposure in biological systems, to measure drug levels using validated analytical assays, and to analyze, model and interpret the results.
Pharmacology Core Services
We offer services based on our experience with use requests through our years of operation. We regularly modify the services we offer depending on Cancer Center members' needs and how they use the Core. We offer members discounted fees for service, which are calculated either per sample or on an hourly basis.
We offer the following services.
- Analyte determination and quantitation in matrix (per sample)
- Assay setup and validation (hourly)
- Metabolite identification and analysis (hourly)
- Sample analysis and identification (hourly)
- Pharmacokinetic modeling (hourly)
- Animal treatment and sampling (hourly)
How to Order Services
To order services, you will need to consult with either the Core Director or Core Personnel by telephone or email. See the contact panel on the right for phone and email information.