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DCU Core Technologies

Cell Culture

Specifications:
  • Total suites: 12
    • 11 suites with ≥2 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs)
    • 10 suites include Cytoguard BSCs for cytotoxic work
    • 1 suite dedicated to viral work
    • 1 suite dedicated to clinical applications
  • Core equipment in all suites:
    • CO₂ incubators
    • Centrifuges
    • Water baths
    • Spark-free fridges and freezers
  • Shared resources & services:
    • Automated cell counters (fluorescence & non-fluorescence)
    • Shakers
    • Large walk-in cold rooms available for reagent storage
    • Biobank facility: access to existing cell lines and storage of cell stocks
    • Sterile consumables: RO and UHP water, PBS, pipette tips, 70% IMS
    • Waste management and disposal systems
    • Central consumables store for plastics and lab supplies
    • External mycoplasma testing service for contamination control
Contact:  
Technical Specialists: sarah.webbkennedy@dcu.ie
  seshukumar.kaza@dcu.ie 
Admin: research.facilities@dcu.ie
Prices:  
Academic: Available on request
Industry: Available on request