Centers & Technologies

The Life Sciences Institute is home to cutting-edge research centers and technologies that support the scientific endeavors of LSI scientists and faculty across the university — as well as external partners.

Male researcher in the CCG

Center for Chemical Genomics


High-throughput screening of extensive small molecule, natural product and siRNA libraries for basic biology and drug discovery projects.

Open to U-M and external users.

Center for Structural Biology

 
Comprehensive structural biology resources — including protein engineering & production, crystallization & crystallography laboratories, and access to high-energy synchrotron radiation.

Open to U-M and external users. 

Cryo-Electron Microscopy


World-class cryo-EM lab with four microscopes, including a Titan Krios. Fosters education and tools to make cryo-EM more widely available.

Open to U-M and external users.

Natural Products Discovery Core

A first-in-class library of natural product extracts, as well as characterization and transformational tools and expertise for basic biology and drug discovery projects.

Open to U-M and external users.

Mass Spectrometry

 
Open-use and assisted analysis of proteins and small molecules, as well as training on use of the instruments.

Open to LSI researchers.

Michigan Drug Discovery

 
Provides expertise, mentorship and funding for drug discovery projects across the university.

Administrated by the LSI.

Other Services in Mary Sue Coleman Hall

The LSI building is also home to other technology resources for LSI and campus scientists: