Fluorescence Cytometry Core

About the Facility:

The Fluorescence Cytometry Core provides state of the art instrumentation and resources for fluorescent analysis of cells at the single cell level, including high-speed fluorescence activated sorting (FACS.)  The Core’s goal is to provide expertise in Flow and Laser Scanning Cytometry in the areas of experimental design, instrument proficiency and training, and data analysis.  The Core’s aim is to support the mission of the Center for Environmental Health Sciences (CEHS) by providing the latest advances in cytometric technology to researchers for advancing the knowledge of environmental impacts on human health.  The staff is committed to providing training and education to students, faculty members and staff members throughout the campus.  The Fluorescence Cytometry Core is open to all UM investigators and SPH research affiliates with priority given to CEHS personnel.  Non-UM academic, non-profit users or industry users may be able to use the Core facility, subject to time availability.  See links in the drop down list above under Facility Cores – Fluorescence Cytometry for further information including instrumentation, policies (training, scheduling, charge rates) and resources.

Equipment:

The Core houses the following instruments:
BD FACSAria™ flow cytometer and cell sorter
BD FACSCalibur™ flow cytometer
Compucyte LSC™ laser scanning cytometer
Luminex® 100™ analyzer
AutoMacs™ cell sorter
Zeiss™ fluorescence microscope with camera
(See Histology Core for Confocal Microcope)
Computer Work Stations with BD FACSDiva software and DeNovo FCS Express
            Click here for details on UM’s Partnership Program with DeNovo Software

Location:

All the above equipment is located in the Skaggs Building on The University of Montana campus, Missoula, MT in room 052 except the AutoMacs which is in room 273.

Contact Information:
        

Pam Shaw
Fluorescence Cytometry Core Facilitator
Center for Environmental Health Sciences
The University of Montana
32 Campus Dr, Skaggs Building 052
Missoula, MT 59812
Ph (406) 243-4974
Email:  pamela.shaw@umontana.edu
www.umt.edu/cehs

Kevan Roberts, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Center for Environmental Health Sciences
The University of Montana
32 Campus Dr, Skaggs Building 285B
Missoula, MT 59812
Ph (406) 243-4034
Email:  kevan.roberts@umontana.edu
www.umt.edu/cehs

section updated 8-15-08