The Facility comprises three dedicated laboratories with easy access for multiple groups and provide access to equipment essential for the preparation and maintenance of numerous mammalian cell lines, primary cells and human iPS cells. Moreover, the specialized technical staff is available to train and help inexperienced users.
Cell Culture
The Cell Culture Facility main goal is to provide the scientific groups with the necessary technical support, expertise and resources for both routine and specialized culture work.
Equipment
The facility is equipped with all the necessary items to support cell culture including:
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Eight laminar flow hoods equipped with vacuum pumps
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A flow laminar hood with a stereoscope dedicated to cell reprogramming
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Twelve controlled environment carbon dioxide incubators
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Three inverted widefield microscopes, two of them fluorescent: one with a mercury lamp and the one with LEDs; both have filter cube sets for DAPI, FITC and TRITC channels and camera
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Three centrifuges, an automated cell counter with computer, three vortex shakers
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Cold storage facilities consisting of cryogenic storage dewars, five -15° C freezers, five refrigerators and a cold room for storage.
Activities and Collaborations
work in progress
work in progress