Michael Kissner - Director of Operations at the Core Facility, Columbia Stem Cell Initiative (CSCI) at Columbia University
Accelerating stem cell research and more with powerful flow cytometry technology
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 endeavor with Sony’s MA900 cell sorters, praising their performance, ease of use, and robustness.
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