What We Offer at the Cellular Imaging and Analysis Facility
Confocal Microscopy, Flow and Imaging cytometry are the laser-based, backbone technologies we provide to produce robust quantitative outputs. The Cellular Imaging and Analysis Facility situated at the University’s Department of Veterinary Medicine offers an innovative, up to date imaging and cytometry provision to facilitate the generation of quantitative imaging and cytometry data outputs. The facilities are lead by the facilities manager Dr. Rachel Hewitt with insight and direction from the department Deputy Head for Research, Professor Julian Parkhill and the over-arching direction of SBS strategic biosciences platform.
What we offer
We provide a comprehensive service to university researchers and commercial clients. Services include the training and support for the use of facility equipment, full service and project runs and consultancy on quantitative imaging and flow cytometry projects. User training for specific equipment is a routine element of the facility, enabling facility users to become autonomous users of the equipment.
Services
Equipment time, Training and Support
The first induction on equipment will cover safety and the basic use of the instrument and software. After you have completed the induction on a piece of equipment you will be able to book a time slot on the equipment. You will also have the option to request support for your time on the machine.
For training and use of the equipment contact Dr Rachel Hewitt reh63@cam.ac.uk to register and arrange training.
Full Fee For Service Runs for Flow Cytometry and Imaging Analyses
The facility offers a complete analytical service working for you to deliver high-quality flow cytometry and confocal imaging data, making the most of years of flow cytometry and imaging cytometry experience. We can help you plan the experiment, design your panel, titrate your antibodies, establish appropriate controls, set up the instrumentation, prepare your samples, generate data and assist with the data analysis.
To discuss any aspect of this service, please contact Dr Rachel Hewitt reh63@cam.ac.uk
Project consultation
Imaging Facility staff are available for consultation for assistance for any part of your project, we can provide guidance and direction in the design of experiments and development of projects, along with help and advice for data analysis. We can also help to develop planning and generate quotes for funding applications.
User Registration In order to use facility based equipment, you will need will need to:
- Register with the facility by creating an account creation request on our PPMS system.
- Read and agree to the relevant health and safety documents provided.
- Have initial instrument user training provided by a facility staff member.
For help or more information contact Dr Rachel Hewitt reh63@cam.ac.uk Once the account is set up and you have completed training you will be able to use the PPMS Stratocore system used to book instruments online, track your usage, report any problems and request assistance.
Working Hours and Rates Normal Research Facility Staff Hours are 10.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday. Within normal working hours please use the booking calendars to request the support you require. Most instruments are bookable in 30 minute minimum slots with subsidised internal rates for University staff. Contact us for the current internal rates for equipment. External rates are available upon request, please contact us to book our services or discuss your requirements.