BIIE is dedicated to the advanced study of immunological systems, with the far reaching goal of developing translational solutions for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Flow cytometry has been a cornerstone technique in immunology research for decades. With novel spectral and imaging advancements, its power is further amplified. Flow cytometry and fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) methods are crucial for the immunophenotypical characterization of both existing and designed components of complex immune systems. This technique sheds light on our understanding of immunology and aid in developing novel diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches.
The Flow Cytometry Core Facility at BIIE aims to equip the Research Groups and Flagship Programs of the BIIE with the latest technological solutions and approaches to address key immunological questions and develop innovative treatment options.
Flow cytometry workflow for cell analysis and sorting.
Research Focus
The Flow Core Facility at the BIIE is dedicated to supporting the researchers through several key objectives:
Experimental Design Expertise:
We offer specialized knowledge to help BIIE researchers design effective flow cytometry-based experiments.
Access to Advanced Instrumentation:
We provide BIIE researchers and our collaboration partners with access to state-of-the-art flow cytometry instruments for comprehensive cell analysis and sorting.
Equipment Maintenance and Quality Control:
We ensure the reliability and reproducibility of your data by maintaining and regularly performing quality control on all BIIE flow cytometry equipment.
User Training:
We offer training to enable autonomous use of our analytical tools and cell certain sorters.
FACS Assistance:
We assist with Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) for enriching desired cell populations, including single-cell sorting for multi-omic studies.
Data Analysis Support:
Our experts are available to support you with data analysis and interpretation.
Community Collaboration:
We aim to actively collaborate with the flow core community in Basel and Switzerland to stay up-to-date with current advancements, gain access to unique experimental capabilities, and foster open science development.
