The Flow Cytometry Service Center has two flow cytometers and one cell sorter available to the public. The BD FACSAria II cell sorter and BD FACSCalibur analyzer are located in our main facility at the IMM (SRB 617) whereas the BD LSRFortessa is located at the McGovern Medical School (MSB 5.308). We also have an additional workstation available for post-acquisition data analysis.
These specialized multicolor cell analysis instruments allow researchers to evaluate a large number of samples in a short time frame. The current instrumentation allows simultaneous acquisition of up to 19 fluorescent signals from thousands of individual cells per second. The Flow Cytometry Service Center offers FACS acquisition and analysis, cell sorting, and consultation for experimental design, interpretation and troubleshooting.
Services provided:
Please visit our website https://med.uth.edu/imm/service-centers/flow-cytometry-services/ for more detailed information
All investigators are encouraged to meet with the service center staff to discuss the panel design, appropriate controls, technical limitations of the experiment etc. prior to scheduling instrument time.
The FCSC offers training for both new and experienced investigators. Depending on the level of prior knowledge and the intended frequency of equipment use, the training plan is tailored to the individual’s needs.
Hours | Location |
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 24/7 for trained individuals |
IMM - Sarofim Research Building Room 617 (6th floor) 1825 Pressler Street Houston, TX 77030 |
Calibur and Fortessa:
These analyzer instruments are mostly reserved for unassisted use. If you require training, please contact the Facility Manager to schedule a training date well before your desired experiment time.
BD FACS Aria II:
ALL sorts/analysis are required to be assisted if you have not been previously trained by a core staff member. If you expect to use the Aria II often (and have prior experience with flow experiments), please inquire about training.
Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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Ville Meretoja, Ph.D. |
Facility Manager/Research Scientist
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713-500-2486
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ville.meretoja@uth.tmc.edu
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SRB 617
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Amy Hazen, Ph.D. |
Associate Director
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713-500-3612
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Amy.Hazen@uth.tmc.edu
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Minh Vo |
Financial Analyst
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713-500-2450
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Minh.H.Vo@uth.tmc.edu
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SRB 205
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