Materials
| Name | Company | Catalog Number | Comments |
| Trypsin | Corning | MT25052CV | |
| RPMI 1640 Medium | Corning | MT15040CM | |
| Phase Contraast Hemacytometer | Hausser | 02-671-54 | |
| Micro-Fine IV Insulin Syringes | BD | 14-829-1D | |
| Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads | Fisherbrand | 22-363-750 | |
| Mouse Restrainer | Braintree Scientific | NC9999969 | Restrainer choice depends on age/size of mice |
| Heating Pad | Harry Schein | NC0012697 | Optional |
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