Melbourne Cytometry Platform

The Melbourne Cytometry Platform offers equipment and expertise for analysing the physical and chemical characteristics of particles, cells and subcellular components.

The Melbourne Cytometry Platform provides researchers with access to flow cytometry. This technique is used to detect, identify, count and isolate particles and cells. It can also identify molecular components. Cells or particles are suspended in fluid and then injected into a flow cytometer at high speed. They pass one-by-one through focused laser beams for analysis.

Our network of facilities includes physical containment level 2 and level 3 facilities. We can meet a broad range of cytometry challenges, from small particles and very dim signals to high-dimensional multiparametric analyses.

We provide expert advice and advanced training on:

• Cytometry applications
• Assay development
• Experimental design and sample preparation
• Fluorescence panel design
• Instrument operation
• Data analysis
• Advanced instrument characterisation
• Optimum set-up and fine-tuning for advanced applications.

We collaborate with academic researchers and industry partners. We also work with undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Our services cover many disciplines. They range from biochemistry and cell biology to nanotechnology and materials science.