Facility

An architectural landmark with cutting-edge operations

Facility

    Lab space, office space, meeting rooms, scientific equipment, in a spectacular setting on the UC Berkeley campus.

    Bakar Labs Labs
    Building
    Our Building

    The striking design of our landmark home, the former Berkeley Art Museum, continually surprises and delights.

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    Bakar Labs Lobby
    Exterior view of BBH balconies
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    Conference Room
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    Labs
    Labs

    Bioscience startups need specialized lab space — they can’t just get
    going at Starbucks.

    Scientist working

    Bakar Bio Labs provides space sized for your needs. Start with just the number of benches you need — even just one, we’re flexible. Private lab space is also available. Fridges, freezers, and other equipment can be rented on demand, and time reserved in fume hoods, flow hoods, and clean rooms.

    Equipment

    In-house Shared Equipment

    Tenants have reserve time on a wide range of R&D equipment through our reservation system, enabling the leanest of operations.

    Berkeley Campus Cores

    One of our greatest advantages is our location on the UC Berkeley campus. World-class core facilities are available for use within walking distance on an hourly basis.
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    Molecular Biology Tools

    qPCR (96w & 384w), Bio-Rad QX ddPCR system, spectrophotometers and fluorometers, Speedvac concentrator, PCR prep hood, Bio-Rad GelDoc System.

    Advanced Analytical Instrumentation

    Agilent single-quad LCMS, Malvern Zetasizer Ultra, Meso Scale Discovery Quickplex, Biotek Synergy H1 plate reader, Tecan Spark reader, Bio-Rad Chemidoc.

    Automate and Scale-Up Your Work

    Agilent Bravo liquid handling platform, Integra Assist robotic pipettor, Tecan Duo digital dispenser, Biotek plate washer, Agilent PlateLoc.

    Tissue & Microbial Culture Facilities

    Tri-gas CO2 incubators, microbial shakers and incubators, biosafety cabinets, nucleofector, electroporator, Portal Gateway delivery device, cryogenic storage, and dedicated equipment to keep BSL2 and BSL1 workflows separate.

    Cellular Analysis Tools

    Novocyte Penteon flow cytometer, Sony SH800 cell sorter, ECHO automated fluorescent microscopes, cell viability analyzers/counters, and Biotek Cytation 5 imager/reader.

    Processing Equipment

    High and ultra-speed centrifuges, freeze driers, benchtop tangential flow filtration, lipid nanoparticle formulation equipment. Onsite LN2 and dry ice supply areas.

    Cold storage & General lab Equipment

    All labs are equipped with cold storage and general equipment (centrifuges, heat blocks, water baths, thermal cyclers, pH meters, shakers, rotators, 4C work areas) regularly maintained by our dedicated Lab Operations staff.

    Shared Tenant-Owned Equipment

    Our tenants collaborate with staff to provide cutting-edge tools for shared community use throughout the facility.

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    Desks and Offices

    Desks and Private Offices

    Bakar Labs desks

    Bakar Bio Labs accommodates startup office needs, whatever they are. Options include a co-working format, offering sit/stand desks with secure storage, or private offices big enough to hold small teams.

    Amenities

    Amenities

    Bakar Labs Kitchen

    Bakar Bio Labs is a place to connect. You can build your network casually in the break room or courtyard. Convene in a conference room. Or you can interact more formally in the 100-seat event space. And bike commuters can take advantage of secure storage. Showers are also available.

    Neighborhood

    Neighborhood

    In the center of it all, Bakar Bio Labs is just steps away from world-class knowhow in science, business and law. Dozens of dining and cafe options are just as close in the vibrant commercial district.

    strada coffee

    Caffè Strada

    Get your espresso fix at Strada, a Berkeley landmark.
    dumpling kitchen

    Durant food court

    Dumplings, gyros, burritos, Thai & Korean food one block away.
    Rock Climbing

    Telegraph climbing gym

    Hone your bouldering skills along with your fellow tenants.
    Rasputin Music

    Rasputin Music

    Vinyl, CDs, cassettes, magazines for music fans.
    Street Art

    Street art

    The 60’s will be with us always. At least in Berkeley.
    Telegraph

    Telegraph Ave.

    The one and only, immortalized in the book by Michael Chabon.
    Yogurt Park

    Yogurt Park

    Frozen yogurt with all the trimmings.
    Yi Fang Boba

    Taiwan Fruit Tea

    What exactly is that anyway? You’ll have to find out.
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    Bakar Labs Building

    Visit Us

    Bakar Bio Labs is located in the iconic landmark Woo Hon Fai Hall, former home of the Berkeley Art Museum, at 2630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720.

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