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Cutting-edge flow cytometry technologies drive innovation at Columbia University

12 Jul 2024
Cutting-edge flow cytometry technologies drive innovation at Columbia University

The Flow Cytometry Core Facility at Columbia Stem Cell Initiative (CSCI) serves over 60 labs and supports a wide range of research fields, including neuroscience, cancer biology, immunology, bioengineering, and orthopedics. With a user base of approximately 400 independent researchers, the facility offers advanced flow cytometry and single-cell analysis services. In this video, Michael Kissner highlights the importance of providing users with independent access to technologies and emphasizes the significance of system design, usability, and automation in selecting equipment. Here, Kissner highlights how the facility has found great success in this endeavour with the Sony MA900 instruments, praising their performance, ease of use, and robustness.

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MA900 Multi-Application Cell Sorter

Sony Biotechnology

The MA900 from Sony meets the needs of most sorting applications, supporting 12 fluorescence parameters and 4-way sorting. Powerful, modern technologies built into the MA900 system include a patented micro fluidic chip-based design, comprehensive fluidic controls, and advanced automation that dramatically simplifies operation to make sorting less subjective and improve reliability.

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