Our Cores

Our Cores

DCU Core Technologies is built around six specialist core facilities, each providing access to advanced instrumentation, technical expertise, and tailored support. Together, these cores cover a broad spectrum of research needs across physical, life, and applied sciences, enabling both independent use and fully managed services.

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DCU Core Technologies - Microscopy and Flow Cytometry
DCU Core Technologies - Microscopy and Flow Cytometry
Microscopy and Flow Cytometry
Fluorescence Microscopy
Imaging across a range of resolutions, from widefield to super-resolution for diverse research applications.
Flow Cytometry
Cell and particle analysis for immunology, disease diagnosis, cell sorting, and biomarker detection.
Electron Microscopy
High-resolution and variable pressure microcopes for applications in nanotechnology, material science and lifescience.
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DCU Core Technologies - Molecular and Cell Biology
DCU Core Technologies - Molecular and Cell Biology
Molecular and Cell Biology
Molecular and Cell Biology
Cell Culture
Cell Culture for general mammalian cell culture and cytotoxic work.
Histology
Sample processing for detailed tissue analysis.
Molecular Biology
Equipment for applications in assay development, genomics, and molecular biology.
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High Throughput Screening
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Biological Resource Unit
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DCU Core Technologies - Materials Analysis
DCU Core Technologies - Materials Analysis
Materials Analysis
Materials Analysis
Surface Analysis
Tools for characterising topography, mechanical properties, wettability, and material composition across a range of applications.
Particle Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of particles from the nanoscale to millimetre scale, providing measurements of size, zeta potential, and concentration across a wide range of research applications.
Spectroscopy and Chromatography
A range of analytical tools for characterising the chemical composition, structure, and properties of samples across diverse research applications.
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DCU Core Technologies - Materials Processing
DCU Core Technologies - Materials Processing
Materials Processing
Materials Processing
Micro and Nanoscale Fabrication
Device fabrication for applications such as microfludic and lab on a chip devices.
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing across from microscale to large-format, supporting rapid prototyping, functional parts, and research applications.
Screen Printing
Precision patterning of inks and pastes onto substrates for microfabrication, device prototyping, and research applications.