- Core & Project Areas
Research Analytics Core (RAC)
Cutting-Edge Laboratory Support
The RAC provides access to advanced analytical services through three facilities: the Alaska Genomics Facility (AGF), the Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology (ASET) lab, and the Alaska Stable Isotope Facility (ASIF). These labs support research across genomics, metabolomics, and stable isotope applications.
RAC funding helps maintain instruments, support staff time, supply resources to process samples, and provide training. Researchers receive guidance on study design, sample preparation, and data interpretation, ensuring robust and reproducible results.
To learn more, visit the Researcher Opportunities page or explore the links below.
Training and Mentorship
RAC facilities host workshops, offer one-on-one consultations, and provide hands-on learning to both students and investigators. Training covers the operational use of instrumentation as well as data analysis in each facility’s area of expertise.
By supporting curriculum integration, certificate programs, and modular training, RAC prepares students with high-demand workforce skills. The core also connects participants to the Data Science Core for broader analytics support and training in reproducible research methods.
Expanding Undergraduate Research
Statewide Access and Impact
Alaska’s geographic challenges make access to laboratory equipment difficult for many researchers. RAC uses a distributed model, supporting travel, training, and remote access to ensure equitable participation across the INBRE network and its Regional Alliance of INBRE Networks (RAIN) partners.
By enhancing analytical capacity statewide, the RAC fuels collaboration, supports grant development, and strengthens Alaska’s biomedical research ecosystem.
