OUR MISSION
We're Here For Researchers. Together We Can:
- Advance knowledge of biobehavioral processes for health and recovery from illness with a focus on the empirical, clinical, and applied potential of non-invasive biomarkers measured with high ecological validity.
- Build and maintain collaborative scientific programs to evaluate and translate the value of biomarkers to improve individual and community health.
- Provide specialized training, education, and consultation in the use and translation of Salivary Bioscience.
- Enable access to laboratory services to the University of California and broader scientific community for the assessment of salivary and other complementary biomarkers.
SERVING THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY
IISBR serves as a scientific hub for research, training, and shared resources regarding the biobehavioral processes underlying health and disease with a focus on the use and development of salivary biomarkers. IISBR promotes the exchange of ideas, development of collaborations, training of new scientists, and conduct of innovative research via hands-on laboratory experience and education as well as professional analyte assay services and consultation on data analysis and interpretation.
ASSAY SERVICES
The IISBR Service Center offers the analysis of more than 30 salivary analytes, including the assessment of hormones, enzymes, toxins, metals, and disease-specific antibodies. Our measurement and assay techniques are modern, precise, and held to rigorous quality control and assurance standards. Learn about our professional assay services and request a quote for your research study.
COLLABORATE
IISBR collaborates with and provides consultation to investigators at all levels of their training and at every stage of the research process, including the design and implementation of the research study, assessment of the biomarkers, and analysis and interpretation of the data. Get to know our faculty and affiliates and learn about our latest research publications.
EDUCATION
IISBR provides unique, specialized training opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral scholars at UCI and across the world. Check out our courses and training opportunities.
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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
The minimally-invasive nature of saliva sample collection, and the broad range of potential measurements, enables oral fluids to be employed in a wide range of fields and disciplines. These features open a window of opportunity for researchers from traditionally non-biologically oriented fields such as economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, gerontology, nursing, social work, preventive medicine, dentistry, medicine, occupational science, sports medicine, psychiatry, neuroscience, and more.
Photo by Neil Scheibelhut, HI-SEAS, University of Hawaii