University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)

Monthly Special Graphic
CCSG Acknowledgement

Required CCSG Acknowledgement

The NCI requires that publications acknowledge the UPCI CCSG support, and they are tracking compliance. If a UPCI CCSG-supported Shared Facility provided data used in your publication, please include the following statement in the acknowledgment section of your publication(s):

"This project used the UPCI [insert name(s) of shared facility(ies)] that [is/are] supported in part by award P30CA047904."

Shared Facility Directors: Please make sure to include this statement on all of your order forms, contracts, etc. as a reminder to your users to acknowledge the UPCI CCSG support.


Overview

The UPCI Vector Core Facility (VCF) provides viral and non-viral vectors, cell lines, reagents, protocols, and technical assistance/training to aid cancer researchers in studies involving gene and shRNA transduction. Cancer-relevant adenoviral and retroviral vectors and associated reagents are offered through the University of Pittsburgh Vector Core Facility, located in the Rangos Research Building at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC in Lawrenceville. The lentiviral laboratory is located at the Hillman Cancer Center on the Shadyside campus. Click below to learn more about our services.


Adenoviral and Retroviral Vectors Lentiviral Vectors