SERVICES
The facility provides high-quality services in cell sorting and analysis, data analysis, and instrument and software training.
Equipment
- Cell Sorter: 4-laser, 15-color BD Influx high-speed sorter
Features Include:
- Small particle detector
- 4 nozzle sizes (70, 86, 100, and 130 micron)-optimal for sorting a wide range of cell and particle sizes
- Up to 6-way sorting
- Plate with Index sorting
- Violet, Blue, Yellow/Green, and Red lasers
-Cell Sorter: 4 laser, 6-color Sony SH800z sorter
Features Include:
- 100 or 130 micron nozzle sizes for sorting a wide range of cells.
- 2-way sorting into 15 mL or 5 mL tubes.
- Index and plate sorting
- Automated setup and alignment. Available for unassisted use.
- Violet, Blue, Yellow/Green, and Red lasers
- Cell Analyzer: 3-laser, 12 color BD Celesta analyzer
Features Include:
- Automated QC
- Violet, Blue, and Red lasers
- Cell Analyzer: 3-laser, 36 channel Cytek Aurora analyzer
Features Include:
- Capable of 24-color panels
- Autofluorescence extraction
- Small particle detector with violet laser
- Violet, Blue, and Red lasers
Data Analysis
- Site Licenses
Software Offered:
- FCS Express
- Flowjo
CURRENT RATES
Use of the facility incurs a nominal fee. Services are billed by the quarter-hour at the following rates:
- Cell Sorting: $125/hour GWU researchers
- Cell Analysis: $80/hour assisted $45/hour unassisted GWU researchers
- Data Analysis: $95/hour GWU researchers
External Users should contact staff for usage rates
ACCESS
All users of the facility sign up for appointments via a google calendar. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For access to instrument calendars please contact staff.
SAFETY
The core facility operates under BSL2+ conditions
GWU FCCF
For Your Safety All users must comply with policies and procedures as outlined by the University’s Office of Lab Safety and Office of Health and Safety.