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iLab Core Management System

The Analytical and Assay Core and the Histology Core in the Department of Physiology at the University of Mississippi have moved to an online submission system. All users must register and set up an account through the iLab site. However, please be aware that the Principle Investigator must set their account up first and specify the Basic Users (members of their research team) that have access to their account. Directions for registering with the iLab system and for submitting service requests are detailed below. If you are already a user of iLab via another institution, you do not need to register but can log into our core system using your already established iLab credentials.

The universal login page for use of the Analytical Assay Core and Histology Core is:

https://ummc.ilab.agilent.com/account/login

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Core Lab Managers:
    Analytical Assay Core: Elizabeth Flynn, eflynn@umc.edu
    Histology Core: Danielle Torrain, dtorrain@umc.edu

Submission Process for use of the Analytical and Assay Core and the Histology Core:

Submission of samples or to regsiter for use of equipment within these cores involves an online submission process via the iLab Core Management System.

External Users are encouraged to reach out to the Core Lab Manager before signing up with iLab or requesting services.

To get started, you must first register for an account. 

In brief, to register for an account internal users:

Navigate to the UMMC iLab page:
https://ummc.ilab.agilent.com/account/login

  1. Once on the iLab login page, select ‘Sign in using UMMC credentials’ option. You will be directed to a registration page.
  2. Once your registration has been submitted, you will taken to the ‘Greeting Page’.
  3. You will also receive a welcome email with brief getting started instructions.
  4. However, please note that the PI of a research laboratory must register first then accept the members of their research team beforeBasic Users can move forward. If you are a Basic User, please let us know if you need us to contact your specific PI to initiate this process. Contact information includes the following:
    -Analytical Assay Core: Elizabeth Flynn, eflynn@umc.edu
    -Histology Core: Danielle Torrain, dtorrain@umc.edu
  5. Your registration for iLab will cover use of the Analytical and Assay or Histology Cores.
  6. The link for access to iLab is also found on each Core's main page.

For a more comprehensive registration guide, please reach out to Elizabeth Flynn, eflynn@umc.edu.

To Create a Service Request:

Once you are registered within the iLab system as a PI or Basic User, you can create service requests that include submissions to the Analytical and Assay Core or the Histology Core.

  1. Navigate to the following URL: ummc.ilab.agilent.com
  2. Select ‘Sign in using UMMC credentials’
  3. Enter your email and password, and sign in.
  4. Utilize the left-hand navigation panel, and under the ‘Core Facilities’ section, hover over MyCores to choose the core to which you wish to submit your request.
  5. Select the Request Services tab and click on the "Request Services" button next to the service of interest.
  6. You will be asked to complete a form before submitting the request to the core.
  7. Your request will be pending review by the core. The core will review your request and either Agree to the work or they will ask for more information, if needed.

For detailed instructions on how to create service request or submit samples to the histology core, please email Elizabeth Flynn, eflynn@umc.edu.

To Create an Equipment Reservation:

Once you are registered within the iLab system as a PI or Basic User, you can schedule equipment time.

  1. Navigate to the following URL: ummc.ilab.agilent.com
  2. Select "Sign in using UMMC credentials"
  3. Enter your email and password, and sign in.
  4. Utilize the left-hand navigation panel, and under the ‘Core Facilities’ section, hover over MyCores to choose the core to which you wish to submit your request.
  5. Select the "Schedule Equipment" tab and click on the "View Schedule" button next to the instrument of interest. Click and drag on the time frame for which you would like to schedule your reservation.