About the Biotron Laboratory
The Biotron Laboratory offers controlled testing environments for academic and commercial clients in plant, animal, and materials research. The Biotron is a one-of-a-kind research facility that has supported testing for NASA space probes, Antarctic drilling equipment, hibernating squirrels, and LED development for plant growth. The Biotron provides controlled environments and climate-controlled greenhouses to support plant, animal, and materials research for university, non-profit, and commercial clients. Temperature, humidity, lighting, and plant watering regimens are scheduled and controlled to meet precise experimental setpoints. Room performance is continuously monitored and alarmed, and staff respond to critical deviations 24 hours per day.
See for Yourself
West Side
2nd Floor - Lab
2nd Floor Animal Suite
South Side - East
South Side - West
Plant CER- Lab
Percival Freezers
1st Floor Greenhouse
Greenhouse - East Side
Cooling Unit
Controlled environment room-animal
1st Floor Suite - Lab
Greenhouse - West Side
Greenhouse Prep Area
1st Floor Suite
East Side
Old Wind Tunnel
Evaporatively Cooled Greenhouse Room - angle
Evaporatively Cooled Greenhouse Room
Outdoor garden wide-angle
Outdoor Garden
Dock Freezers
Animal CER - Lab
Controlled Environment room - Plant