Education

North Campus

Reference books and protocols are available on-site, many of which have been developed and/or tested in the Core. A hard copy of Current Protocols in Cytometry is also available on-site. We are a service laboratory and happy to consult and advise as needed.

South Campus

The Core provides education and training for all users, from beginner to advanced. We provide one-on-one and small group-based instrument and analysis software training. The Core also consults on experimental design, including planning, methods development, and troubleshooting. Contact the Core at 713-563-3345 to ask about educational opportunities.

• Lab orientation: Offered weekly and required for new users.
• Analyzer training:  Includes instrument and data acquisition software training. Users must provide experimental samples to train on the equipment. Please schedule additional time when training is needed.
• Sorter training: Cell sorter training is available to users who are experienced with BD FACSDiva Software. Please contact the Core directly to schedule cell sorter training.
• Data analysis: Training on a variety analysis softwares is provided upon request.