Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry

Overview of Services

The Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry (SCIF)is a set of core research facilities which (1) Cleanroom core for micro/nanofabrication, (2) flow cytometry and cell sorting core, (3)Histology and cell culture core 

1) The clean room core houses instruments for nanofabrication. Listed below are the instruments and areas available. 
-Photolithography (spin coater, mask aligner, work hood for development and drying) 
-Sputtering
-FEI 800 Focused Ion Bean with deposition 
-Atomic Layer Deposition 
-ebeam
-Multiple work hoods 

2) The cytometry core in the SCIF provides advanced flow cytometry and cell sorting instrumentation, operator assistance, training, and consultation. Instruments include: 
-BD FACS Aria III cell sorter 
-BD FACS Aria II cell sorter (SE1 153) 
-Bio-Rad ZE5 analyzer (27 colors) 
-BD LSR II analyzer (11 colors)
-For instrument specs visit: https://scif.ucmerced.edu/node/7  

3) The histology service provides paraffin-based sample processing, sectioning, and routine stains such as hematoxylin and eosin. 
-For more details visit: https://scif.ucmerced.edu/node/33 
-Cell culture resources include biological safety cabinets, incubators, and associated equipment for performing cell culture. 

Leadership

Location and hours of operation

Links and Resources

1. Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry
2. Stem Cell Instrumentation Foundry New User Document

Contacts