News
Research Recovery Phase I
We are nearing the formalization of new procedures for shared equipment and shared spaces. One of the biggest changes in policy is a new google calendar system that is in addition to the usual core scheduler that will allow users to reserve a workspace and see that a particular zone... More
Sapphire seminar
The second seminar in the Sapphire Users series will be this Thursday 1/23 in LSE604 from 10-12. There will be refreshments and the title of the presentation is "Western Blots Are Hard- We've Got You Covered". It will be presented by our Azure Technical Product Specialists Justin and Victor
2019-09-30
There is reconfiguation underway to bring some new equipment in and clean up some older less utilized . Please pardon any temporary crowding or disruption.
2019-08-29–Real Time PCR system is offline for service
Service is responding and the system should be back online soon.
2019-08-22–Inverted widefield system has moved
The Olympus IX70 epifluorescence microscope has moved from the back of the first bay to the back of the second bay
2019-07-29–the Imaging suite will be closed from 11pm to 9am for floor care
Hello after 11pm on July 29th through 9am on the 30th many systems will be disconnected and the room will be inaccessible due to floor care
An important reminder
Just to remind everyone, if you have reserved time for a piece of equipment and are no longer able to make that timeslot, it is ultimately your responsibility to make certain that equipment has been shutdown. This is also true if you had a timeslot but were canceled it. Some systems... More
Due to DI sanitation on-demand MilliQ water is unavailable 1/11-12
The feed DI water will be off for maintenance on Thursday 1/11-Friday 1/12. On demand Millipore ultra pure water will most likely be unavailable from 1/10 afternoon -1/16 morning
Best Wishes for a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season
As the semester winds down and intersession approaches, we wish everyone the best of luck with finals and safe travels. Please remember that the PICF will not be staffed during intersession (Dec 22nd -Jan 2nd). It is very important that if you are around and using equipment that you be extra... More
The Lab Hack gentle centrifuge
Meet the new qPCR plate spinner: This is a commonly used lab hack where a salad spinner is repurposed into a gentle centrifuge for plates prior to qPCR. To use: Place your plate flat on the bottom of the green basket to one side of the dimple(1) Place the lid on Hold... More