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Next-Gen Flow
Cytometry & Sorting

Next-Gen flow
Cytometry & Sorting

Technical
Expert

The Next-Gen flow Cytometry & Sorting Core Facility provides advanced services in multiparametric flow cytometry and mass cytometry, supporting experimental design, antibody panel development, training, and data analysis.

Its mission is to enable cutting-edge, high-dimensional single-cell analysis to foster translational and precision research.

Dr. Gloria Olearo

INSTRUMENTS

The facility is equipped with:

  • BD FACSymphony™ A5: High-parameter cytometer (5 lasers, 31 detectors) for up to 29-color analysis.
  • BD FACSCanto™ II: User-friendly analyzer with HTS option for high-throughput analysis (3 lasers, 10 detectors).
  • BD FACSAria™ Fusion: High-performance, biosafety-equipped cell sorter (4-way, 14-color sorting).
  • BD Rhapsody™ System: Single-cell capture and barcoding platform for transcriptomic and proteomic profiling.
  • Helios™ Mass Cytometer: High-dimensional single-cell analysis using metal-tagged antibodies (up to 45 markers).
  • Hyperion™ Imaging System: Mass cytometry-based imaging for spatial profiling in tissues (>1 mm² scan area, >40 markers).

 

To reserve instruments, use the “Agendo” management system: https://upo.agendoscience.com/

Infrastucture units

The Core Facility is composed of two Infrastructure Units:

1. Multiparametric flow cytometry with cell sorting capabilities and Rhapsody system for single-cell RNA sequencing

The multiparametric flow cytometry unit with cell sorting capabilities enables rapid and precise analysis (via 2 analyzers) and isolation (via 1 cell sorter) of cellular subpopulations. The Rhapsody system for single-cell RNA sequencing allows for the characterization of the transcriptomic profile of individual cells, integrating it with various surface markers through the use of oligonucleotide-conjugated antibodies. This provides unprecedented resolution in the study of cellular heterogeneity.

Scientific supervisor: Dr. Davide Raineri

The Unit offers:

  • Multiparametric analysis of up to 30 cellular markers simultaneously.
  • Cell sorting (up to 4 populations simultaneously, including plate-based sorting).
  • scRNA-seq library preparation using BD Rhapsody technology.

2. Mass cytometry (CyTOF) combined with Hyperion imaging

The mass cytometry unit enables the simultaneous analysis of over 40 parameters in single-cell suspensions. In addition, integration with the Hyperion imaging mass cytometry system allows a high-resolution spatial exploration of tissue architecture, supporting advanced studies of the tissue microenvironment and cell interactions.

Scientific supervisor: Prof. Annalisa Chiocchetti

The Unit offers:

  • Cytometric analysis of cell suspensions with over 40 markers.
  • High-resolution spatial imaging mass cytometry on tissue sections (FFPE and snap-frozen).

CONTACTS

For any information, please contact
corefacilities.ipazia@uniupo.it

For any information, please contact
corefacilities.ipazia@uniupo.it
or segreteria.caad@uniupo.it

CAAD

Center for Translational Research on
Autoimmune and Allergic Disease

Centro di Ricerca Traslazionale
sulle Malattie Autoimmuni e Allergiche

Corso Trieste 15/A
Novara – 28100 (ITALY)

Next-Gen Flow
Cytometry & Sorting

Next-Gen flow
Cytometry & Sorting

The Next-Gen flow Cytometry & Sorting Core Facility provides advanced services in multiparametric flow cytometry and mass cytometry, supporting experimental design, antibody panel development, training, and data analysis.

Its mission is to enable cutting-edge, high-dimensional single-cell analysis to foster translational and precision research.

Technical
Expert

Dr. Gloria Olearo

INSTRUMENTS

The facility is equipped with:

  • BD FACSymphony™ A5: High-parameter cytometer (5 lasers, 31 detectors) for up to 29-color analysis.
  • BD FACSCanto™ II: User-friendly analyzer with HTS option for high-throughput analysis (3 lasers, 10 detectors).
  • BD FACSAria™ Fusion: High-performance, biosafety-equipped cell sorter (4-way, 14-color sorting).
  • BD Rhapsody™ System: Single-cell capture and barcoding platform for transcriptomic and proteomic profiling.
  • Helios™ Mass Cytometer: High-dimensional single-cell analysis using metal-tagged antibodies (up to 45 markers).
  • Hyperion™ Imaging System: Mass cytometry-based imaging for spatial profiling in tissues (>1 mm² scan area, >40 markers).

 

To reserve instruments, use the “Agendo” management system: https://upo.agendoscience.com/

Infrastucture units

The Core Facility is composed of two Infrastructure Units:

1. Multiparametric flow cytometry with cell sorting capabilities and Rhapsody system for single-cell RNA sequencing

The multiparametric flow cytometry unit with cell sorting capabilities enables rapid and precise analysis (via 2 analyzers) and isolation (via 1 cell sorter) of cellular subpopulations. The Rhapsody system for single-cell RNA sequencing allows for the characterization of the transcriptomic profile of individual cells, integrating it with various surface markers through the use of oligonucleotide-conjugated antibodies. This provides unprecedented resolution in the study of cellular heterogeneity.

Scientific supervisor: Dr. Davide Raineri

The Unit offers:

  • Multiparametric analysis of up to 30 cellular markers simultaneously.
  • Cell sorting (up to 4 populations simultaneously, including plate-based sorting).
  • scRNA-seq library preparation using BD Rhapsody technology.

2. Mass cytometry (CyTOF) combined with Hyperion imaging

The mass cytometry unit enables the simultaneous analysis of over 40 parameters in single-cell suspensions. In addition, integration with the Hyperion imaging mass cytometry system allows a high-resolution spatial exploration of tissue architecture, supporting advanced studies of the tissue microenvironment and cell interactions.

Scientific supervisor: Prof. Annalisa Chiocchetti

The Unit offers:

  • Cytometric analysis of cell suspensions with over 40 markers.
  • High-resolution spatial imaging mass cytometry on tissue sections (FFPE and snap-frozen).

CONTACTS

For any information, please contact
corefacilities.ipazia@uniupo.it

For any information, please contact
corefacilities.ipazia@uniupo.it
or segreteria.caad@uniupo.it

CAAD

Center for Translational Research on
Autoimmune and Allergic Disease

Centro di Ricerca Traslazionale
sulle Malattie Autoimmuni e Allergiche

Corso Trieste 15/A
Novara – 28100 (ITALY)