The Flow and Image Cytometry Core Laboratory analyzes, selects, sorts and identifies cells in a variety of parameters. The laboratory offers state-of-the-art instruments for investigators’ use including:

Analyzing Flow Cytometers

Three BD FACScalibur analyzing flow cytometers with 4-color capability and two lasers
BD FACSort (FACScan) analyzing flow cytometer with 3-color capability and one laser
BD LSRII Special Order System with 17–color capability with four lasers (“STORM”)
BD LSRII Special Order System with 17-color capability with five lasers (“SOUNDERS”)
BD FACSCanto RUO Special Order System with 14-color capability with four lasers
BD LSRFortessa Special Order System with 17-color capability with four lasers
Cell Sorters:

BD FACSVantage high speed cell sorter system with 8-color capability with three lasers
BD FACSAriaII high speed sorter special order system with 15-color capability with 4 lasers
BD FACSAria Fusion biosafety special order high speed softer (available in 2016) with 17-color capability with five lasers
Software for Investigators Use:

CellQuest Pro (FACSCalibur and FACSort) (MAC)
FACSDiva (FACSVantage, FCSAriaII, LSRII, FACcanto, LSRFortessa) (PC)
FlowJo (MAC, PC)
FCSExpress (PC)
Kaluza v1.2 (PC)
FCAP Array (MAC, PC)