Research in modern life sciences is highly dependent on the availability of adequate, often specialized equipment and demanding techniques. The core facilities with their expert personnel represent a crucial part of the research milieu that has been built within the University of Oulu by the Biocenter Oulu. The Biocenter Oulu core facilities are part of the Biocenter Finland Infrastructure networks & technology platform services.

The core facilities are integrated into the project groups to ensure effective services and excellent quality, maintenance and development of the technologies. The Biocenter Oulu core facilities serve academic and other customers in their research and R&D projects.