CytoFLEX Flow Cytometer
Flow cytometry involves staining and detection of multiple biomolecules on single cells as they flow, single file, past a detector. The Cytoflex flow cytometer has a 488 nm laser and enables routine cell analysis and evaluation of staining methods. Contact: Morgan Giers.
SH800 Cell Sorter
In cell sorters, cells are directed into separate containers based on measured characteristics. The Sony SH800 cell sorter is a user-friendly instrument equipped with three lasers (488 nm, 561 nm and 638 nm) that can be operated after a short (1-2 hour) training period. Contact: Maude David.
Multi-mode Plate Reader
The FlexStation plate reader enables automation of liquid handling for fast kinetic assays. The system includes an eight-channel pipet to transfer fluid from a source plate simultaneously to eight wells on an experimental plate, each of which can be read at a frequency of once per second. Contact: Adam Higgins.
Circular dichroism
Surface-sensitive circular dichroism spectroscopy is a powerful method for observing the structure of biological molecules allowing rapid prototyping and testing of different sensor surface chemistries. Contact: Joe Baio.
Optical Profilometer
An optical profilometer is critical for high-resolution, noncontact measurement of surface topology for biosensors and microfluidic devices. This can be used for process development, process control, and quantitative imaging for research purposes, as well as for creation of accessible and intuitive visualizations for both academic publications and general audience outreach. Contact: Matt Johnston.
Environmental Chamber with Glovebox
The Electro-Tech Systems 5532 enables the storage and operational testing of device components at specific temperatures (16°C to 50°C) and humidity levels (10% to 95% RH). This type of characterization is critical, for both biomolecule-containing and electronics-containing device components. Contact: Elain Fu.