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Laboratory Animal Genetic Services - Smithville
Fernando Benavides, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACLAM, Director
Laboratory Animal Genetic Services provides investigators with cost-effective, customized genetic analysis for research laboratory animal studies. Polymorphic genetic markers are used to support speed congenic development, background strain characterization, and genetic quality control for mice and rats. Infectious disease PCR testing for laboratory mice and rats is also provided by this core facility, as well as free consultation on mice and rat genetic topics.
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Fernando Benavides, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACLAM
Director, Laboratory Animal Genetic Services
Professor, Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
Phone: 512- 237-9343
Email: fbenavid@mdanderson.org
The Virginia Harris Cockrell Cancer Research Center
at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Science Park
Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 389, Smithville, Texas 78957
Physical Address: 1808 Park Road 1C, Smithville, Texas 78957