ISU Molecular Research Core Facility

07/30/2026

It's National Intern Day! Today we celebrate our current Career Path Intern, Daniel.

The MRCF has had just over 30 CPIs since the ISU program began 15 years ago!

Through the CPI program, ISU students connect classroom learning with meaningful professional experience. They develop career-ready skills, build professional relationships, and earn income while completing their degrees.

07/21/2026

Another successful outreach event in the MRCF!

Showing some middle schoolers how exciting DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis can be!

*Not pictured: Jason in the back of the lab loading gels and looking at DNA bands*

06/25/2026

Dr. Marty Blair visited our lab this week, where he got a chance to engage with our students. Check out his LinkedIn!

Earlier this week, I got to visit the ISU Molecular Research Core Facility—a lab that serves university, college and high school students across Idaho. Thanks to Jason Werth and Lisa McDougall for introducing me to my excellent student tour guides, Daniel, Siena, EJ, and Mason (not pictured). Than...

06/01/2026

June 5th, 12:00-1:00pm at the SUB

ISU's Environmental Heath and Safety is hosting a vendor-sponsored Lunch and Learn session; all staff and students are invited to attend!

Please RSVP if you will attend using this link, as seats are limited:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqx8p54C1MXotc6nF80bBSZizuNZ9YKjMWPOum3yG-JcWfsw/viewform

05/04/2026

The Office for Research and the Molecular Research Core Facility (MRCF) is thrilled to announce the arrival of the new Illumina MiSeq i100 Plus DNA sequencer.

To celebrate, we will be hosting a Launch Party on May 6, 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm, in Lecture Center Room 17. Experts from Illumina will present the new system’s capabilities, discuss project design with faculty, and answer questions. A complimentary lunch will be provided, prior to the presentation, in the lobby of Gale Life Sciences from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Anyone interested in learning about Next-Generation DNA Sequencing is invited to attend.

The MRCF has provided researchers with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data since 2013 when the original MiSeq sequencer was purchased. The updated MiSeq i100 Plus replaces the previous model, introducing new and improved NGS capabilities.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 6th to learn more about the new MiSeq!

05/01/2026

Thank you to the ISU Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability for certifying the MRCF as a Green Workspace! From identifying ways to reuse our plastics, purchasing biodegradable gloves, and even utilizing "reusable ice," we try our best to be sustainable scientists and fight for a greener future. We hope to keep up this work and inspire other research facilities to do the same.

04/23/2026

🌖Bengals Shoot for the Moon!

ISU Geosciences alum Angela Garcia served as one of three science officers who supported astronauts from the flight control room for NASA’s Artemis II mission.

NASA’s first Artemis II science officers—Kelsey Young, Trevor Graff, and Angela Garcia—are pioneering a new era of mission operations by integrating advanced lunar science directly into Mission Control. Their work will shape how future Artemis crews observe, analyze, and deepen our understandi...

04/22/2026

Showing off the lab at Bengal Visit Day 2026!