Partners & Facilities

Partners

Argonne National Laboratory

The partnership with Argonne National Laboratory dates back to the founding of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, creating world-class opportunities for students and faculty. Argonne boasts leading scientists, technology, and facilities like the Advanced Photon Source, the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, and the Center for Nanoscale Materials. UChicago PME faculty, many with joint appointments at Argonne, collaborate with the lab’s researchers.

Center for Living Systems

The Center for Living Systems (CLS) at the University of Chicago, directed by Prof. Margaret Gardel, is a National Science Foundation Physics Frontier Center. The CLS brings together 17 faculty to build shared frameworks and approaches to expand knowledge of living systems. We develop education and outreach programs for the research community and public.

Chan Zuckerberg Biohub

Members of the CZ Biohub Network, including faculty members at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, partner to advance science and develop technologies that help understand how cells and tissues function, which increases our understanding of human health and disease.

Chicago Immunoengineering Innovation Center

The Chicago Immunoengineering Innovation Center, based at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, applies engineering principles to gain a deeper understanding of immune system function and develop innovative solutions to tackle immunological challenges in human health.

Facilities

Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility

The Pritzker Nanofabrication Facility (PNF) is an ISO Class 5 cleanroom that specializes in advanced lithographic processing of hard and soft materials. The PNF is located in the Eckhardt Research Center at the University of Chicago. The PNF is also proud to partner with Northwestern University in the NSF-supported Soft and Hybrid Nanotechnology Experimental (SHyNE) resource.

Soft Matter Characterization Facility (SMCF)

This is a core user facility of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. Located in the William Eckhardt Research Center, the SMCF maintains a suite of specialized instruments dedicated to study the structure, properties, and dynamics of soft materials. It is open to both internal (University of Chicago and affiliates) and external users (industry and nonprofits).

Biological Sciences Division Core Facilities

The Biological Sciences Division oversees and operates a range of core facilities for researchers.

Materials Research Center

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at the University of Chicago conducts innovative research to produce design principles for the next generation of materials. They operate a suite of shared facilities that provide vital support for research and run educational programs for both the research community and the public.

Physical Sciences Division Core Facilities

The Physical Sciences Division offers several core facilities and services to enable scientific research for scientists and physicians campus-wide.

Single Cell Immunophenotyping Core

The Single Cell Immunophenotyping Core (SCIC), also referred to as the Self-Service Genomic Core, is a user-operated, full-service facility that provides researchers with access to advanced instrumentation for genomic studies, with a specialized focus on single-cell immunophenotyping and genotyping of immune cells.