Terry Van Dyke, Ph.D.
Chief, Mouse Cancer Genetics Program, Center for Cancer Research
Director, Center for Advanced Preclinical Research
National Cancer Institute at Frederick
Sara Graham Distinguished Professor,
Departments of Genetics and Biochemistry & Biophysics
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Program in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
UNC at Chapel Hill School of Medicine


Glassware wash/Autoclave procedure in new GMB building

Dear Lab...

Please familiarize yourself with the new policies and procedures for washing glassware, autoclaving, etc. in the new GMB building. Click read more for detail.

Adeno-viral liquid waste disposal protocol

The protocol for disposing of any liquid waste containing Adeno virus is
attached.  Please see Anne with any questions.

Switchboard Database

Download 3.65 MB  This download will give you a Front End and BackEnd of the Switchboard Database, a copy of the license to use the database, a page of instructions and a power point file on how to use the database.  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO VIEW THE POWER POINT FILE AND ALL THE NOTES IN THE POWER POINT FILE BEFORE USING THE PROGRAM.

Where in the world is Ian Anson?

Ian's Great Adventure

Setting the DNS and WINS servers

Sometimes, we have difficulties with the network domain. It may help to set the preferred DNS and WINS servers. Detailed instructions follow. Note that only Administrators may do this.

-- BRM

Spark in mouse colony 2.58

Download for windows XP [27Mbps]  Download for Mac OS X [12Mbps]  Download for Linux [31Mbps]
Spark is an Open Source, cross-platform IM client optimized for businesses and organizations. It features built-in support for group chat, telephony integration, and strong security. It also offers a great end-user experience with features like in-line spell checking, group chat room bookmarks, and tabbed conversations. Read more for instructions.

Ultra-Competent Cell Procedure

The best homemade ultra-competent cell protocol. Simple and easy to make.
Keep it cold and keep it sterile.

How to use the new printers in MBRB

Dear Lab...

The printers in MBRB rooms 1320 and 1324 have changed. These are now HP model P1006, which are small, inexpensive laserjet printers. To print the cage cards, do the following:

How to connect to DataCenter Outside of the lab

How to connect to DataCenter Outside of the lab

Our new DataCenter allow users in the lab to connect to our lab server anywhere in the world as long as you have your onyen username and password as well as LCCC domain username and password.