NCI Research Flow Facility

The NCI Research Flow Facility provides cell sorting and benchtop flow cytometry services to NCI investigators. Services are program-specific and are not available to all NCI or NIH investigators. Please inquire as to availability.

Established Technologies

• Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS)
• Benchtop polychromatic flow cytometry
• Laser scanning cytometry
• Full-spectrum cytometry

Developing Technologies

• Stem cell analysis
• Apoptosis detection
• Integration of new laser technology into existing instrumentation, including solid-state diode and diode-pumped (DPSS) laser technology, fiber lasers, and non-linear supercontinuum laser technology.