Flow Cytometry Core at HSCRB

The HSCRB-HSCI Flow Cytometry Core includes the following instruments for mammalian flow cytometry and cell sorting:

• 15-parameter BD FACSAria II “Norman” for four-way sorting and analysis. For self-use and mid-range cell sorting.
• 15-parameter BD FACSAria II+ “Mimi” for four-way sorting and analysis. Customized for small particle to average cell (<0.1 microns) sorting.
• 15-parameter BD FACSAria II+ “Bertha” for four-way sorting and analysis. Customized for small particle to average cell (<0.1 microns) sorting.
• 15- parameter BD Symphony 5 for analysis.

The Core is dedicated to mammalian cell sorting and analysis. For non-mammalian FACS services, please see the FAS Systems Biology Flow Cytometry Core located in the Northwest Building on the Cambridge campus.

The following usage fee schedules will take effect as of July 2023, subject to change as Core usage and resources change. For Harvard internal Investigators with a valid Harvard Account Code and all HSCI members:

For all other Investigators at Harvard Affiliates or other not-for-profit institutions:

Rates for users from for-profit companies are $250/hour. Training for for-profit companies is $350/hour. 

Users who do not have a Harvard account code to directly charge are required to present a purchase order before services are provided.

The HSCRB Flow Cytometry Core facility is available 24/7 for self-service to those who have completed the requisite training and have scheduled time on the instruments.

Technician-assisted sorting and training is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10am-6pm; Tuesday and Thursdays 11am-7pm

To schedule technician-assisted or self-service time on the instruments, please sign up here or contact 617-496-3206 for information regarding training and procedures.