WHISC is a full-service histology resource for the Washington University community.
WHISC provides reliable and affordable services for analyses of the microscopic structure of bodily tissues and cells. WHISC provides guidance in experimental design and sample preparation and works collaboratively with researchers to advance understanding of animal health and disease.
Mission statement
Our goal is to offer logistical access to and technical expertise in using state-of-the-art equipment and methods for the study of human and animal tissue microarchitecture in both health and disease models while complementing and collaborating with the existing specialized histology cores.
Approach to customer service
WHISC delivers high-quality products with a fast turnaround at affordable costs.
Other WashU Specialized Histology Cores
- Advanced Imaging and Tissue Analysis Core of the Digestive Disease Research Core Center
- Animal Models of Joint Injury & Disease
- Musculoskeletal Histology Core
- Pulmonary Morphology Core
- Reproductive Sciences Tissue Histology Core
- Tissue Procurement Core — Siteman Cancer Center
- Vision Core: Morphology and Imaging