Facilities & Laboratories
The School of Life Sciences is housed in the Juanita Greer White Life Sciences Building, which is located near the center of campus within easy walking distance of the other science and engineering buildings. Dedicated in 1976, the building is designed around an atrium, and houses offices, laboratories, and classrooms.
Confocal and Biological Imaging Core
The CBI core provides access to confocal microscopy for all Nevada researchers. The central piece of equipment in this multi-user facility is a state-of-the-art Nikon A1R confocal laser scanning microscopy system (CLSM) with a resonance scanner for high-speed imaging of living samples and spectral unmixing for advanced applications. Two additional digital imaging systems are available for epifluorescence and other types of light microscopy: a high resolution charge-coupled device (CCD) and a highly sensitive electron-multiplying CCD (EMCCD).
Genomics Core Facility
The Genomics Facility is designed to aid researchers in studying the properties and functions of genes and their products. The facility provides equipment and training for DNA microarray handling, Western blot/gel/microarray scanning, PCR amplification, and analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein samples. The facility is located in the Science and Engineering Building, Rooms 3122, 3123, and 3124.
Wesley E. Niles Herbarium
The Wesley E. Niles Herbarium is a collection of dried, pressed plant specimens mounted on archival quality sheets of paper, placed in folders, and stored in cabinets. The collection was relocated to the College of Southern Nevada department of Biological Sciences in 2023, but maintains its name and legacy for founder Wesley E. Niles and remains a part of the history of UNLV's College of Life Sciences.
*The herbarium collection has been relocated to the College of Southern Nevada so is no longer physically on the UNLV campus.