Services

1. Assays of hormones involved in the control of carbohydrate metabolism including insulin (human and rodent), C-peptide, proinsulin, insulin antibodies, glucagon, pancreatic polypeptide, growth hormone, leptin, cortisol, and free fatty acids
2. Advice and aid to independently funded investigators in methods of assaying insulin and other hormones
3. Development and implementation of new assays that may be required by users of the Core Laboratory and modification of existing assays to improve throughput and reduce cost
4. Training of investigators, fellows, students and other laboratory personnel in the procedures of the Core Laboratory