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Flow Cytometry Core Lab

The Flow Cytometry Core Facility was established in 1981. It consisted of one tiny room which housed a BD FACS II sorter. Today the Flow Cytometry Core Facility houses three High Speed Cell Sorters, multiple flow cytometry analyzers, a 10 and 18 color, 4 and 5 laser LSR IIs, a dedicated BSL3 14 color, 4 laser FACSAria and a professional and courteous staff to assist your Program Project needs.  Feel free to drop in to discuss your experimental needs.  The FACS lab is located on the 5th floor, student lab wing, of the medical school, room S5-322. Hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM , Mon to Fri. Phone 508-856-3276.

Photos courtesy of BD Biosciences and Beckman Coulter