The CPC provides pathology support for research projects involving animal models. This includes gross and microscopic pathology, clinical pathology, special imaging, photography and data analysis. The CPC provides service to investigators both within and outside Iowa State University and can assist with a broad range of preclinical studies in a wide range of species. Studies that CPC has completed include toxicology, vaccine studies, infectious disease, nutritional physiology, neoplastic disease, musculoskeletal disease and developmental disorders. Please contact Rachel Phillips for more information or fill out this request for service form and email to rlp79@iastate.edu.
Services
Pathology
- Gross examination
- Tissue collection
- Gross lesion scoring
- Histopathology
- Microscopic lesion scoring
- Special stains
Clinical Pathology
- CBC and serum biochemical analysis
- Cytologic examination
- Urinalysis
Special Imaging
- Immunohistochemstry
- Fluorescence
- Chromogenic
- In Situ Hybridization – RNAscope
- Hyperspectral microscopy
Photography
- Gross and microscopic images
- Fluorescent and chromogenic IHC
- Formatting for publication
Data Analysis and Report Generation
- HALO Image Analysis software
- Morphometrics
Data from CPC may not be submitted for safety/efficacy to FDA, CVB, EPA, NCI/ other federal agency
Featured Service
In Situ Hybridization - RNAscope



This is a new method for in situ hybridization that yields a strong, specific, readable signal (see figures below) using formalin fixed / paraffin embedded or frozen tissues. Species specific probes can be designed for multiple species including bovine, porcine, canine, equine and murine. Please contact us to find out if this technology may be helpful in your research project.

Mission: Provide high quality pathology support to researchers using animal models.
Contact Information:
Rachel Phillips
Assistant Scientist II
rlp79@iastate.edu
515-294-0953
Amanda Fales-Williams
Faculty Contact
fales@iastate.edu
515-294-7445
Joe Haynes
Faculty Contact
jhaynes@iastate.edu
515-294-0879