Services

The following services (except Assisted Cell Sorting) are offered free of charge to internal users of the MSU Flow Cytometry Core and billed at a rate of $95/hr for external users.

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Assisted Cell Sorting

Cell sorting services are offered through the Core Facility. Users must completed the assigned tasks listed under “New User” in the Core’s Google Classroom prior to scheduling cell sorting.

Experimental Design Consultation

The Core Facility offers consultation services in experimental design, which can range from assistance in assay protocol drafting or reagent recommendations, to proper control recommendations.

Panel Design Consultation

The Core Facility offers consultation services in multi-parametric panel design for digital and spectral panels. Additionally, Core Facility staff can connect you with Cytek, BioLegend, and Thermo Scientific Application Scientists, who can further assist in Aurora panel design.

Data Analysis/Interpretation

The Core Facility offers training in use of post-acquisition data analysis software packages (e.g., FCS Express, FlowJo), as well as consultation services in data analysis and interpretation.

Manuscript & Grant Review Service

If you are submitting a manuscript to a journal that contains flow cytometry data acquired in the MSU Flow Cytometry Core Facility, we will gladly perform a high-level review and provide feedback on relevant sections. Additionally, we are also providing free review services for flow cytometric endpoints on upcoming grant submissions.

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