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The Flow Cytometry Shared Service (FCSS) at the Arizona Cancer Center (AZCC) is highly utilized and supports the research needs of all AZCC Cancer Center members in several respects. These include: providing state-of-the-art data acquisition, analysis, and cell sorting services; accommodating timed experiments by providing flexible hours; and assisting in the development of methods and protocols. Under the Direction of Katrina Trevor, Ph.D., the AZCC FCSS functions as a collaborative facility, working in conjunction with the Cytometry Core Facility (CCF) of the Arizona Research Laboratories, Division of Biotechnology. A detailed description of the Capabilities and Applications of the FCSS/CCF collaboration is available.

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Getting Started with the FCSS/CCF

Who can Access FCSS/CCF Services?
How to Access FCSS/CCF Services?

Step 1: Schedule a consultation with the FCSS Manager: Barb Carolus, via email or telephone (520) 621-2047 or (520) 626-2450
Step 2: Fill out the Registration Form
Step 3: After approval, use the Online Scheduling system to book time on the instruments

Review the Cell Cycle Analysis Protocol

When ready to prepare samples for cell sorting run Contact Us

What are the FCSS Service Fees?
What are the FCSS Policies?

About FCSS

Normal AZCC facility hours are 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Instrument use is nearly constant during, and often after, facility hours
Through consultation with many investigators, new assays and techniques are developed and optimized
New assays and techniques are made available to all AZCC members
As a result of processing many different samples from many different investigators, the Service is able too bring together investigators interested in the same or similar techniques
The Flow Cytometry Specialists:

Perform quality control measures daily to ensure that the FACScan and FACSAria instruments are properly calibrated
Play a critical role in helping the facility run smoothly by

Solving scheduling problems
Performing minor equipment maintenance
Billing investigators
Helping users analyze data

To submit a question or request more information,

Please Contact Us

Thank you for using the Flow Cytometry Shared Service!