Services and Fees - South Campus

Analytical Flow Cytometry

Flow Cytometry is a tool in all aspects of cell biology research. Protein expression or indicators of cell status are simultaneously measured on each cell within a population. The Core provides access to cytometry equipment and staff with sufficient expertise to assist researchers in developing complex assays to address pressing research questions.

Cell Sorting

We use droplet based high-speed cell sorting to isolate cells of a wide variety of different types based on many different combinations of antibody-based stains, fluorescent protein expression, and viability indicators.

Imaging Flow Cytometry

The Core has an ImageStreamX MarkII, an imaging flow cytometer that uses CCD cameras to image cells in flow in up to 9 fluorescent channels for each cell. A number of assays have been developed for the ImageStreamX, including colocalization, nuclear translocation, apoptosis assays, Ca²+ flux assay, characterization of diffuse vs. punctate staining, assays of immune cell interactions, extracellular vesicle detection, circulating tumor cell detection, cell counts and transfection efficiency.

Custom mAb conjugations

The Core performs conjugations primarily for mAb that are not commercially available as conjugates. Kathryn Cox and Karen Clise-Dwyer, Ph.D., have more than five years experience doing microscale Ab conjugations for the Transplant Immunology section.  Fluorochromes available include, AlexaFluor Dyes (488, 647, 555, 594, etc.) and Pacific Blue. Contact Cox at 713-563-3350 to schedule.

Rates for MD Anderson Cancer Center Faculty

Rates for UT/BCM/Methodist/Rice Faculty

Rates for Other External Users