Facility calendar

See below for the facility calendar

Facility instrument availability can be viewed on the calendar below. This calendar is read-only, meaning appointment times can be viewed, but not added or changed. To schedule an appointment for use of facility instrumentation, please email the core manager. An appointment must be made to use facility equipment. Instruments are available on a first come, first served basis.

Scheduling policies

Please see the Scheduling Policies page for information on scheduling (scheduling policies updated 8/4/2025). Please be sure to make appointments in a timely manner.

Cancellation policies

Please see the Cancellation Policies page for information on cancellation and other fees (cancellation policies updated 8/4/2025). Please notify the facility in a timely manner if you need to cancel your appointment. Also, please notify core staff if you will be late to your appointment.

Please see the facility calendar for any additional changes or closings.

Facility and instrument hours

Facility business hours are 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday - the facility is closed on university holidays. Please see the facility calendar for additional closings.

All researchers interested in using the facility must attend a facility specific safety training. Please contact the core for more information.

Instrument hours - vary by instrument, training and access

Instrument training - hybrid (Canvas + in-person)
- Available for the CytoFLEX LX, MACSQuant VYB, and SH800 instruments
- Training hours: 10:30am-4:30pm (please allow time for lunch)
Independent instrument use
- Users who have shown proficiency in independent use may request to extend their appointment time to 5pm
After hours use
- Users who have shown proficiency in instrument set-up and QC in addition to independent use may request after-hours authorization
- Instrumentation is available 24/7, with an appointment
- Please note that after-hours access is not automatic and additional instrument use and training may be required
Aria IIu and COPAS Select - these sorters are available for assisted-use only
- Sorting hours: 10:30am-4:30pm (please allow time for lunch)
- For Aria IIu sorting, please note at least 1 hour is needed to switch to a new nozzle between sorts

Sorter information

Aria IIu

The Aria IIu questionnaire must be completed and sent with each sort or analysis request
Click on the PDF icon to download, complete, and save the form; send the completed form to the facility manager with the sort request
Additional Aria IIu information (click the PDF icon)

SH800

The SH800 sort form can be found at: SH800 form