Cytometry@IPMC (MICA) informations
Institute: Institut de Pharmacologie Moléculaire et Cellulaire
Address: IPMC UMR7275, 660 Route des Lucioles, SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, 06560 VALBONNE
Website: https://univ-cotedazur.fr/mica
Manager: Julie CAZARETH
Contact: cazareth@ipmc.cnrs.fr
Description of activity
The IPMC's Cytometry platform is a member of MICA (Microscopie Imagerie Cytométrie Azur), a multi-site and multi-institutional infrastructure, labeled by GIS IBISA in 2010. It is accessible to all public and private entities without any thematic, institutional, or geographical restrictions. MICA consolidates imaging and microscopy resources from eight academic partners on the Côte d'Azur, offering a wide range of specialized equipment and technical expertise. MICA features 48 microscopy units and 11 flow cytometry units, supported by a team of 26 technicians, engineers, and researchers. MICA provides assistance and training in various imaging techniques, tailored to a diverse array of samples, from marine organisms to clinical specimens. It also develops customized technical approaches and provides access to specialized databases such as Ecotaxa and Omero. MICA's areas of expertise include nanoscopy, subcellular and cellular photonic imaging, imaging of tissues and living organisms, as well as cell analysis and sorting through flow cytometry. The platform also offers image analysis solutions in 2D, 3D, and 4D, and provides access to databases and 3D analysis software.
Available systems
Cytek Aurora
The Cytek® Aurora is a cutting-edge spectral flow cytometer that enhances traditional flow cytometry capabilities. It employs full spectrum flow cytometry technology to measure the complete emission spectra of fluorescent dyes excited by multiple lasers. This allows the Aurora to differentiate between fluorochromes with highly overlapping emission spectra. With up to 5 lasers and 64 fluorescent detectors, the Aurora can run complex multicolor experiments, enabling the analysis of up to 40 parameters in a single sample.
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