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Work Spaces

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.


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 |