OMAL focuses its research and development activities to quantitatively understand the molecular basis of three-dimensional (3D) cell organization, motility, invasion, and differentiation using fixed samples and live, 3D tissue culture models (i.e., translational models). OMAL is a CCR-dedicated facility. Prospective users and collaborators should first consult the following website before contacting OMAL staff: https://confocal.ccr.cancer.gov/nci-microscopy-core-labs/frederick/omal/.
OMAL is operated by Leidos Biomedial Research Inc. on behalf of NCI as part of the Frederick National Laboratory.
OMAL provides a broad range of training and support to CCR investigators which include experiment design, image acquisition, and quantitative analysis. We provide basic support and training with the aim of individuals becoming independent users. This service is free-of-charge to the NCI-CCR community. Projects involving OMAL acquiring new capabilities, are high risk in nature and/or involve significant OMAL resources, require consultation with OMAL.