🔬 Core Research Equipment
The Core Research Equipment facility at Cancer Institute (WIA) provides investigators with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation essential for modern cancer research. Maintained by dedicated technical staff, the facility supports projects spanning genomics, proteomics, cell biology, and molecular diagnostics. Researchers across all departments can reserve instrument time and receive training on equipment operation and data analysis.
Equipment & Instruments
Sequencing & Genomics
3 instruments available for researcher use
Illumina NextSeq 2000
High-throughput sequencer for whole-genome, exome, and targeted sequencing applications.
Oxford Nanopore MinION
Long-read sequencing platform for structural variant detection and full-length transcript analysis.
Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5
Real-time PCR system for gene expression profiling, genotyping, and pathogen detection.
Flow Cytometry
2 instruments available for researcher use
BD FACSAria III Cell Sorter
High-speed cell sorter enabling isolation of rare cell populations for downstream functional studies.
BD LSRFortessa Analyzer
Multi-laser flow cytometer for immunophenotyping and intracellular signaling analysis.
Microscopy & Imaging
2 instruments available for researcher use
Zeiss LSM 880 Confocal Microscope
Laser scanning confocal system for high-resolution imaging of fixed and live specimens.
EVOS M7000 Imaging System
Automated fluorescence imaging platform for multi-well plate screening and time-lapse experiments.
Molecular Biology
2 instruments available for researcher use
QIAcube Connect Automated Extraction
Automated nucleic acid extraction system for consistent, high-quality DNA and RNA isolation.
Bio-Rad ChemiDoc MP Imaging System
Gel and western blot documentation system with quantitative fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection.
Access & Booking
Researchers interested in using this facility can request access by contacting the facility management team. Training sessions and orientation are available for new users.
Contact: facilities@cancerinstitutewia.org
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