New Bio-Resource and Cell Culture Facilities at the Whitney Marine Laboratory

惠特尼海洋实验室是佛罗里达大学的一个研究机构，成立于1974年，致力于利用海洋生物解决实验生物学中的基本问题。该实验室的主要研究领域是细胞和神经生物学，但在这些领域的范围很广，包括各种问题和方法。惠特尼实验室有三个优势：它拥有广泛的技术专业知识，特别适合现代生物化学、细胞生物学和生理学的研究，这一优势得到了大学和校外机构的支持；当地有各种各样的动物；热带丰富的动物资源很容易获得。此外，这些生物，以及那些来自寒冷栖息地的生物，可以通过无限制、原始的海水供应和(在新的实验水族馆设施中)温度可控的海水供应来轻松保存。该项目将为新的建设和翻新提供支持，以保持和加强实验室的优势。将建造一个新的海洋生物资源设施，包括工作空间、收集者办公室和储藏区。将建造一个更大、更高效的组织培养设施，以及毗邻的图像分析空间。这些活动还将腾出空间用于分子遗传学、一个公共仪器室和一个供来访科学家使用的实验室。这些改进将增强惠特尼实验室收集、养护和使用海洋动物的能力，并保持其在细胞生物学方面的技术优势。

The Whitney Marine Laboratory is a research institute of the University of Florida, established in 1974, and dedicated to the use of marine organisms for solving basic problems in experimental biology. The primary areas of study at the Laboratory are cell and neurobiology, but within those fields the scope is broad, including a variety of problems and approaches. The Whitney Laboratory has three strengths: it has broad technical expertise, and is particularly well instrumented for research in modern biochemistry, cell biology and physiology, an advantage maintained by support from the University and extramural agencies; a diverse fauna is available locally; and the rich animal resources of the tropics are easily accessible. Moreover, these organisms, as well as those from cold habitats, can be kept easily by virtue of a seawater supply that is unlimited, pristine and (in a new experimental aquarium facility) temperature controlled. This project will provide support for new construction and renovation to maintain and enhance the Laboratory's strengths. A new marine bio-resource facility, with work space, a collector's office and storage areas, will be built. A larger and more efficient tissue culture facility, with an adjoining room for image analysis, will be constructed. These activities will also free up space for molecular genetics, a common instrument room, and a laboratory for visiting scientists. These improvements will enhance the ability of the Whitney Laboratory to collect, maintain, and use marine animals, as well as maintaining its technological advantage in cell biology.