The Rensselaer Center for Stem Cell Research (RCSCR) was established in 2012 with a NYSTEM award for the construction and operation of a shared-use stem cell research facility. The double-laboratory facility provides research support and training in stem cell culture, derivation, imaging and analysis for students and faculty from Rensselaer, the Capital Region of New York State and beyond. In addition to dedicated tissue culture, incubation and microscopy equipment, the Center provides equipment for hypoxia studies, time lapse and high-content microscopy. Research within the stem cell facility is enhanced by direct collaboration with several neighboring Rensselaer research cores and their staff members, including advanced microscopy, bioimaging, cell biology, biochemistry and animal research.