Overview of Services
The Human Metabolic Physiology Core provides minimally invasive adipose tissue collection and bedside tissue processing for biomedical researchers at VUMC and VU.
Our mission is to provide high quality research biopsy services, led by an experienced proceduralist with great bedside rapport and clinical knowledge to create a positive experience for study participants.
Skin biopsy and support for glucose and insulin clamp studies are coming soon.
Leadership
Core Director, Kevin Niswender
Associate Director / Adipose Biopsy, John Koethe
Associate Director / Metabolic Clamp, Matt Luther
Core Manager, LaToya Hannah
For general questions or assistance: latoya.hannah@vumc.org
Location and hours of operation
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Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Links and Resources
- https://www.vumc.org/crc/
- https://www.vumc.org/tncfar/