

THE NEIGH LAB
Specializing in: Psychoneuroendocrinology and Psychoneuroimmunology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Neigh Lab Moves To Virginia Commonwealth University​!
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Dr. Neigh relocated the majority of her research program to Richmond, VA, in Spring 2016. As part of the recruitment package, three laboratories and office space were built to Dr. Neigh's specifications. It was a very long process and a tremendous learning experience. The labs were completed in Spring 2017. The building process is pictured below in reverse chronological order. The Neigh Lab space consists of a suite of behavioral testing and surgical rooms, a BSL2+ cell culture suite, and a wet lab suite with adjacent offices for Dr. Neigh and research staff. The labs are located on the 12th floor of Sanger Hall on the MCV campus of VCU with an amazing view of the city. We can see all the way to the James River!
All Moved In and at the Bench!









Ready To Move In
Behavioral Testing and Surgical Suites


BSL2+ Cell Culture Suite



Main Wet Lab and Office Spaces




December 2016: Floors and Finishing Touches





Behavioral Testing and Surgical Suites
Learning and Memory Testing Room
Ante Room Entry to Suite and Control Room
Affective-like Behaviors
Testing Room
Surgery and Tissue Collection Room
Procedural Area for Stressors


BSL2+ Cell Culture Suite
Entry Area to BSL2+ Room with Freezer Area and Location for Centrifuge
BSL2+ Cell Culture Room Waiting for Biosafety Cabinet Installation



Main Wet Lab and Office Spaces
Main Wet Lab
Lab Office Area and Entrance to Dr. Neigh's Office
October 2016: Closing Up the Walls


Late September 2016: Ready to Hang the Dry Wall!


Behavioral Testing and Surgical Suites





BSL2+ Cell Culture Suite



Main Wet Lab and Office Spaces
September 2016: Studs, Wiring, and Plastic Walls



July 2016: Temporary Space Fully Functional!


June 2016: Planning and Demolition are Complete




