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The Freezer Farm CoRE at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is committed to safeguarding research samples with state-of-the-art preservation technology. Our FAQs section addresses common inquiries about our services, from cost breakdowns to access procedures. Whether you're considering our facilities for short-term or long-term storage, these answers will guide you through our services and help you make informed decisions about preserving your valuable scientific materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the following details our most commonly used services and the associated costs needed:

Rental fee for storing PI Owned Freezer per month: $450
HFF -80 Shelf Rental per month: $100
HFF -80 Whole Freezer Rental per month: $450

If more details are needed, please contact our team.

Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

We are happy to assist you. Please contact our team.

Your freezer(s) and/or samples can be arranged to be moved by contacting the facility manager Anthony Kelly, who will review the necessary forms to complete, and the space availability, as well as an appropriate date and time to relocate your valuable material.

Our primary facility is located within The Mount Sinai Hospital: Hess building, Floor SC2M, Room 106. Access to the facility is restricted and monitored to secure valuable samples. Coordinating a sample deposit and/or withdrawal is recommended for proper monitoring of the facility.

Yes, our partnership with SciSafe in Cranbury, New Jersey, gives our researchers this alternative. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has signed an umbrella agreement to cover storage of all principal investigator-owned freezers with SciSafe. If you plan to move your freezers at the offsite location at SciSafe, please contact Shekhar Patil, PhD, for more details and to provide a charge back fund number.

Yes, a tour of any facility can be coordinated with the manager at an arranged time. The manager and staff will explain the facility’s functions, hours of operation, and answer queries you may have while touring the facility.