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Work Spaces

This is the SDZ's collaboratory (workspace) which has several people doing desk work and having conversations. There are white walls a grey carpet and large windows to the left of the room.
Collaboration Space

Our general collaboratory is a flexible working space open to all of our members, as well as an event space for our in-house programs.

Housed in the Center for Urban Innovation, our spaces not only foster peer-to-peer interactions, but also provide a safe space for curiosity and exploration.

This is the SDZ's chemistry lab. There are white benchtops and chairs and room has white walls with a blue floor..
Chemistry and Biology Laboratories
This is the laser beam of the SDZ's epilog laser cutter on the laser bed.
Fabrication Space

One of the barriers to innovation is the lack of tangible resources and space to develop and try new things.

With the SDZ's laboratories and fabrication space, members of our community are able to implement the evidence-based method to experiment and prototype, bringing their vision to life.

Available Equipment:

Lab membership is required for access to this equipment. Contact discovery.zone@torontomu.ca for details on fees.

Equipment

Model

Specs

Microwave EM720C2SE-CB - 0.7 cu. ft.
- 700W
RT-PCR CFX Opus 96 Real-Time PCR Instrument - 96-well
- 5-color plus FRET
-network-connected
Thermal Cycler mini16 - 16 samples
- Heated lid
- Can be run using your own device (mobile or computer) - https://www.minipcr.com/products/apps/
Electrophoresis and Gel Visualization system GELATO - Gel size: 12x6 cm or two 6x6 cm
- Compatible with commonly used buffers: TAE, TBE, SB, etc.
Microcentrifuge Gyro Plus - Adjustable speed from 1,000 to 12,000 RPM
- Includes 2 interchangeable rotors to accomodate:
-->6 x 1.5mL microtubes (+6 adapters for 0.2 or .5mL tubes)
--> 16 x 0.2mL PCR tubes
- Maximum rcf: 6900 x g
Laminar flow cabinet 3950300  
GelDoc Go Imaging System    
Mini-Sub Cell GT System    
CKX53 Culture Microscope    
TABLE TOP BALANCE VWR-2002P2  
Pipette gun    
Micropipette A10, A20, A200, A1000