ImmunoCore

ImmunoCore is a campus-based fee-for-service lab that offers a cell and small animal Irradiator Facility and Flow Cytometry. The facility is located on Level 5 of the Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation (LKS).

ImmunoCore offers specialized equipment related to immunology studies, including flow cytometry and a gamma irradiator. Training is provided for first-time users.

Hours

ImmunoCore access: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Services: Unassisted Instrumentation Use

Flow Cytometry (Room 5-006 LKS)

Instrument / Service Rate
BD LSRII (3 laser, 15 color) $31.50 / hour
Training * $25.00 (One-time fee)

Irradiation (Room 5-004 LKS)

Instrument / Service Rate
Gammacell 3000 Irradiator (Cell + Small Animal) $15.00 / use
Training * $25.00 (One-time fee)
* NOTE: Training on the above instrumentation is mandatory for first-time users. Please contact Dr. Colin Anderson to arrange for training session (contact details below).

Access & Equipment Use

ImmunoCore is located in a card-access secure area. Clients requiring regular access can request to have their Onecard programmed for Level 5, LKS.

The facility uses an online booking system for the LSRII. For self-directed use of instrumentation, users must reserve the instruments using the online calendars. Advance booking is highly advised.

Users are responsible for ensuring instruments are free of debris, spills, and damage following use. Costs for cleaning or repairs will be charged back to the user.

Contact Us

Dr. Colin Anderson, ImmunoCore Director

5-002 Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Research Innovation
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E1

Phone: 780-492-6036
Email: colinand@ualberta.ca