Orthopaedic Research Cores
Administrative Core
Ed M. Greenfield, Ph.D., Director
Staff: Ellen Greenberger
Educational Coordinator
(216) 844-3233
egreenberger@msn.com
Phyllis Lie
Grants Business Manager
(216) 844-3232
pxl3@po.cwru.edu
Valerie Schmedlen
Research Editor
(216) 844-3050
valerie.schmedlen@uhhs.com
Hard Tissue Histology Core
Ed M. Greenfield, Ph.D., Director
Staff:
Teresa Pizzuto
Specialist I
(216)-844-1787
tmp2@po.cwru.edu
This Histology Facility is fully capable of preparing various research specimens for histological examination. The lab is equipped for standard paraffin processing, sectioning and staining as well as plastic preparation of orthopaedic research specimens with metal implants. Routine stains include H&E, Safranin O- Fast Green, Toluidine Blue O, Von Kossa and Goldners Trichrome. Facilities also include a table-top X-ray machine (Faxitron).
For best results, please call to discuss the histology specifics before harvesting or submitting samples. Also, each time samples are submitted, please have the Orthopaedic Histology Request Form included.
Teresa Pizzuto
844-1787
Wearn 519