{"id":1227,"date":"2022-10-14T20:42:09","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T20:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcchrmicro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-06-19T23:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T23:02:11","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-container--full fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pt--4 fndry-pb--4 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2\" id=\"page-banner-feature\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-tertiaryLight)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-justify--sm-center fndry-justify--end\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pr--8 fndry-pt--6 fndry-pb--6 fndry-pl--2 fndry-pt--md-0 fndry-pb--md-3 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pr--sm-0 fndry-pl--sm-0 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h1 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-text-h1Feature48700Weight fndry-text-h1Feature48700Weight\">Histology Core<\/h1><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">The BCCHR Histology Core provides specialized tissue processing services, including paraffin embedding, micro-sectioning, and staining using advanced automated equipment. Dedicated research technicians offer consultation, experimental design support, and troubleshooting to help researchers obtain high-quality tissue sections tailored to their projects. The facility also provides training on key histology instruments, enabling users to work independently and efficiently.<br><br>Please email us to join the Histology mailing list\u00a0for updates.<\/p><a  href=\"mailto:core-tech@bcchr.ca\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64aef9475af9d\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-buttonArrowRight\">Email Us<\/a><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-12\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--2\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2254\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-homgepage.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-homgepage.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-homgepage-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-homgepage-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-container--full fndry-pt--4 fndry-pb--3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-mt--sm-3 fndry-mb--sm-3\" id=\"text-image-left-button\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg gradient fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pt--md-0 fndry-pb--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pr--sm-0 fndry-pl--sm-0\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--2\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-1695\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/bc-childrens-hospital-research-institute.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:49%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/bc-childrens-hospital-research-institute.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/bc-childrens-hospital-research-institute-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/bc-childrens-hospital-research-institute-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pb--5 fndry-pt--5 fndry-pr--3 fndry-pl--4 fndry-pr--sm-0 fndry-pl--sm-0 fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-pb--md-2 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading\">Get Started<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph feature-content\">Start using our facility&#8217;s resources to accelerate your discoveries.<\/p><div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-pl--0 fndry-pr--0\">\n\t<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/get-started\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afdb3c0da20\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mr--2 fndry-mb--2 fndry-btn-primaryButton\">Get Started<\/a><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afdb3c0da21\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-buttonArrowRight\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-container--full fndry-pt--3 fndry-pb--2 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pb--md-4 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-light)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pl--md-1\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row mobile-col-rev fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg feature-content fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pt--4 fndry-pb--4 fndry-pr--3 fndry-pr--sm-0 fndry-pl--sm-0 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pb--md-3 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-pt--md-3 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h3 class=\"fndry-heading\">Histology Core Instruments<\/h3><p class=\"fndry-paragraph\">Histology Core has instruments for staff use, as well as bookable equipment. Learn more about our instruments.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/instruments\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afdc400da31\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-btn-primaryButton\">Instruments<\/a><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg gradient fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pt--md-0 fndry-pb--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0 fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--sm-0 fndry-pr--sm-0\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--2\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2266\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-instruments.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-instruments.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-instruments-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-instruments-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-container--full fndry-pb--3 fndry-pr--md-3 fndry-pl--md-3 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-pl--sm-2\" style=\"--fndry-bg:var(--fndry-color-light)\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-pr--md-0 fndry-pl--md-0\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg gradient fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pt--md-2 fndry-pb--md-0 fndry-pl--md-1 fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pr--sm-1 fndry-pl--sm-1\">\n\t<figure  class=\"fndry-image fndry-mb--2\" style=\"--imageWidth:100%;--img-height-all:100%\" aria-labelledby=\"img-2269\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-fees.jpg\" class=\"fndry-image__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"--borderRadius:0px;--objectFit:cover;--imagePosX:50%;--imagePosY:49%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-fees.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-fees-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-fees-768x651.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--sm-12 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pr--3 fndry-pl--4 fndry-pt--4 fndry-pb--4 fndry-pr--sm-1 fndry-pl--sm-1 fndry-pt--md-4 fndry-pb--md-4 fndry-pr--md-1 fndry-pl--md-1 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--start fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<h3 class=\"fndry-heading\">Histology Core User Fees<\/h3><p class=\"fndry-paragraph feature-content\">Minimum fees are collected to cover the operating expenses and service contracts. Learn more about our fees.<\/p><div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-pl--0 fndry-pr--0\">\n\t<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/fees\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afdcc10da3e\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mr--2 fndry-btn-primaryButton\">User Fees<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"fndry-container fndry-responsive-bg fndry-responsive-border fndry-container--full\">\n\t<div class=\"fndry-row fndry-align--center fndry-justify--center\">\n\t<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pl--6 fndry-pr--6 fndry-pt--8 fndry-pb--7 fndry-pr--md-4 fndry-pl--md-4 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--center fndry-justify--center\" style=\"--fndry-bg:linear-gradient(0deg, var(--fndry-color-secondary80) 50%, var(--fndry-color-secondary80) 50%) no-repeat center\/auto, url(https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-home-contact.jpg) no-repeat center\/cover\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\" style=\"color:var(--fndry-color-white)\">Contact Us<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-align-text--center fndry-text-intro20Type500Weight\" style=\"--color:var(--fndry-color-white)\">We are located on the 4th floor, Rm A4-132 in the Translational Research Building (TRB). Contact us with your questions.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afe09a192dc\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mr--auto fndry-ml--auto fndry-btn-whiteButtonReverse\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<div  class=\"fndry-col fndry-responsive-bg fndry-col--6 fndry-col--md-12 fndry-pl--6 fndry-pr--6 fndry-pt--8 fndry-pb--7 fndry-pr--md-4 fndry-pl--md-4 fndry-pl--sm-2 fndry-pr--sm-2 fndry-d--flex fndry-flex--col fndry-align--center fndry-justify--center\" style=\"--fndry-bg:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--fndry-color-primary80) 50%, var(--fndry-color-primary80) 50%) center\/auto, url(https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/files\/2025\/10\/histology-core-get-started-home.jpg) no-repeat center\/cover\">\n\t<h2 class=\"fndry-heading fndry-align-text--center\" style=\"color:var(--fndry-color-black)\">Get Started<\/h2><p class=\"fndry-paragraph fndry-align-text--center fndry-text-intro20Type500Weight\" style=\"--color:var(--fndry-color-black)\">We provide equipment for tissue sample processing, as well as histology core training and education for new users.<\/p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/get-started\/\" rel=\"\" id=\"fndry-block-64afe09a192e0\" class=\"fndry-btn fndry-mr--auto fndry-ml--auto fndry-btn-whiteButtonReverse\">Get started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","fndry_alternate_title":""},"class_list":["post-1227","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1227"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2520,"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1227\/revisions\/2520"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/histologycore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}