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The Yale Science Building opened on October 29, 2019. Designed by Stantec (Hamden, CT) and Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects (New Haven, CT), the state-of-the-art facilities is home to approximately 550 faculty, staff and students from MCDB and other science departments at Yale.

The seven-story building is equipped with cutting-edge technology to accomodate a wide breadth of scientific research. It was also built with sustainability in mind; the target energy-use of YSB is 50% lower than the average for a Yale laboratory.

Temporary Freezers at YSB

MCDB 4^th Floor freezers are available for emergency usage.

Please email the MCDB Business Office when placing items in and removing items from the freezer.

Your email to should include: 

• Lab Name/Contact Person Name, Email and Cell Phone Number
• Brief description of items placed in the freezer
  • What the material is
  • How much of it is in the freezer (#of vials, etc.)
  • What shelf is it placed on?
• Date items were placed in the freezer
• Estimated length of time the items will be in the freezer

Remember to notify the MCDB Business Office (mcdb.businessoffice@yale.edu) when items have been removed from the freezer.

The MCDB Business Office will monitor freezer use via a Google Sheet.

Shared Research Room Courtesy Guidelines

To ensure a clean, safe, and respectful environment for everyone, please follow these guidelines when using the shared research space, autoclave, and dishwasher.

General Room Courtesy

• Keep the area clean: Wipe down surfaces after use and clean up any spills immediately.
• Dispose of waste properly: Follow lab protocols for chemical, biohazard, and general waste disposal.
• Remove any loose material: Look for broken glass, tape, caps, or spatulas at the bottom of the machine at the end of your run.

Autoclave Use

• Do not overload the autoclave or stack items inappropriately.
• Follow proper loading procedures: Ensure all items are autoclave-safe and packaged correctly.
• Remove items promptly: Clean any spills that may occur as the result of a boil-over.
• Report any issues to Carol Hwang at carol.hwang@yale.edu

Dishwasher Use

• Load items properly: Do not block spray arms or overload the racks.
• Unload promptly: Remove your items once the cycle is finished to free up space for others.

Thank you for helping maintain a functional and respectful shared space!