Welcome to LECOR

The Laboratory for Equine and Comparative Orthopedic Research (LECOR) is a multifaceted research laboratory that utilizes state of the art equipment and modern biological techniques to study orthopedic diseases and conditions in various animal species. The laboratory has areas conducive to a number of different research techniques. There is laboratory space equipped to microscopically analyze both hard and soft tissues. There is space designated for molecular biology, histology, tissue culture, and mechanical testing. Also available within the school of veterinary medicine is an equine treadmill and force platform. The laboratory has the capabilities to analyze biological samples for both genetic expression and compositional analysis with quantitative and semi-quantitative PCR technology and colorimetric assays, respectively. The laboratory is always open to fellow researchers, students and visiting scientists.