Biomedical Sciences Research Institute

Cell Technologies Unit

The Cell Technology Unit manages specialist equipment and laboratories for technologies involving the use and storage of mammalian cells and tissues.

Cell & Tissue Storage: Mammalian cells and tissue are stored and maintained using a bar-coded computerised system that adheres to the requirements of the Human Tissue Act (HTA).

Mammalian Cell Propagation: A suite of tissue culture rooms is available for specialist propagation of a diverse range of mammalian cell lines (including stem cells) under normoxic and hypoxic conditions.

Flow Cytometry:

Cell Radiation:including Xray and caesium gamma sources.

Coulter Counter:

Specialist Cell Imaging

Laser Micro-disection and collection of single cells (including live cells).

FlexStation microphysiometer for measuring transmembrane potentials and intracellular calcium signalling.

Contact: Karen Coyles +44 (0)28 70323091 km.coyles@ulster.ac.uk

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University of Ulster Research Generates Over £29 Million For Northern Ireland

Professor Norman Black, Pro Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation said that research undertaken at Ulster over the past year has more than fulfilled expectations:

“Research and Innovation at the University of Ulster continues to grow and to make major contributions to the economic and social wellbeing of Northern Ireland and beyond. This past year has seen us climb to a position where we are in the top third of research institutions in the country and are, again, amongst the top performers in the UK in translating our research and research expertise into significant economic benefit.”