Access for External Collaborators
Albert Einstein College of Medicine provides secure, compliant access to advanced shared research facilities and cores for external collaborators to support discovery and preclinical research across the fields of oncology, neuroscience, immunology, metabolism, structural biology, and more. External users benefit from the same expert staff and state-of-the-art instrumentation that support Einstein’s National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research programs.
Who Can Use Our Cores
External access to Einstein’s shared research facilities and cores is available to the following groups:
- academic and nonprofit research institutions
- pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- tenants of Einstein’s Early Stage Incubator Space
- other qualified research organizations
Availability of specific services may vary by core, scientific domain, regulatory requirements, and current capacity.
How to Access Services
External users may request services through the platforms listed below. For general questions or help identifying the appropriate core, please contact ilabadministrator@einsteinmed.edu.
iLab Solutions Core Facility Management
Einstein uses iLab Solutions Core Facility Management, an online system for managing core facility requests, scheduling, and billing. Projects initiated through iLab are contracted directly with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. To get started, external customers should register for an iLab account following the instructions provided here. After registration, contact the relevant core director through iLab to discuss project scope, feasibility, and preliminary timelines. A valid purchase order and/or fully executed service agreement is required before any work can be performed at an Einstein shared facility or core.
Scientist.com Digital Research Platform
A subset of Einstein cores provide services through Scientist.com, a digital marketplace used by life science companies to access qualified external research services. Project scoping, communication, and billing are managed within the platform. Contracting is simplified through standardized master terms that have been negotiated in advance. Payment for services is typically made via credit card or platform-managed invoicing. Access Scientist.com.
Science Exchange Marketplace
Selected Einstein cores have a presence on Science Exchange, a global marketplace for outsourced research services and academic core facilities. Contracting is streamlined through pre-negotiated standard agreements managed by the platform and payment is typically completed via credit card or platform-managed invoicing. Access Science Exchange.
Typical Project Workflow
While details vary by core and platform, most external research projects follow these general steps.
Submit a request via iLab, Scientist.com, or Science Exchange, or email ilabadministrator@einsteinmed.edu for guidance.
The core provides an estimate of costs, expected timelines, and any specific sample or data requirements.
The core provides an estimate of costs, expected timelines, and any specific sample or data requirements.
Required approvals and contracting are completed, including purchase order (iLab) or acceptance of platform terms (Scientist.com, Science Exchange).
Work is performed according to agreed specifications. Results and data are delivered via secure methods specified by the core and/or platform, followed by invoicing.
Quality, Compliance & Data Governance
Einstein cores operate under institutional policies and oversight designed to ensure safe, ethical, and high-quality research, and include the following:
- applicable biosafety, radiation safety, and chemical safety regulations
- oversight of animal studies by the Institute for Animal Studies (IAS) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), where relevant
- human subject research requirements (IRB approval) where applicable
- institutional requirements for data security and responsible research conduct
Projects involving human or animal research materials may require documentation of appropriate regulatory approvals before work can begin.
Intellectual Property, Confidentiality & Publications
Intellectual property and confidentiality are governed by the applicable service agreement or platform terms. For most standard fee-for-service core work, Einstein does not expect ownership of project-specific intellectual property and external users retain ownership of results generated through the services
- For projects initiated through iLab, intellectual property, confidentiality, and publication rights are addressed in Einstein’s standard service or collaboration agreements, with project-specific terms as needed.
- For projects initiated through Scientist.com or Science Exchange, intellectual property and confidentiality terms follow the standard agreements and platform-specific conditions in place between the parties.
Questions about intellectual property, confidentiality, or publication plans can be discussed with the core director and Einstein’s Office of Biotechnology and Business Development.
Contact
For help identifying the appropriate core, understanding access options, or initiating a project, please contact us at ilabadministrator@einsteinmed.edu. Your inquiry will be routed to the appropriate core director or administrative contact to help you determine the best path for your project.