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BD FACSymphony A5 - ORAC (28-color)

This page will provide you with all of the instrument information you need from recommended voltages, some basic panels, stain indexes for most dyes specific to this instrument and standard operating procedures.  Specifically, this page will give you everything you need concerning the A5 housed in HSRB.

The BD FACSymphony™ system is a novel cell analyzer that leverages the inherent benefits of flow cytometry and enables the simultaneous measurement of up to 28 different characteristics of a single cell. This high parameter flow cytometer is a powerful analytical tool that enables scientists to identify and analyze distinctive phenotypes in heterogeneous populations. ORAC has a  488-nm, 561nm, 633-nm, 405-nm, and 355-nm lasers.

All users are responsible for operating machines in accordance with established SOPs.

Flow Cytometry Core

Meet the Team

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David Archer, PhD

Scientific Director, Pediatric+Winship Flow Cytometry Core and Animal Physiology Core

darcher@emory.edu

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Aaron Rae

Core Technical Director, Pediatric+Winship Flow Cytometry Core

ajrae@emory.edu

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Igor Albizua-Santin

Flow Cytometry Technologist Supervisor

ialbizu@emory.edu

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Manisha Gadgeel, MBBS, MS, SCYM (ASCP) CM

Scientist (AR)

manisha.shirish.gadgeel@emory.edu

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Ashley Jones, MS

Flow Cytometry Technologist, Sr

ashley.jones@emory.edu

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Adriana Norris, PhD

Flow Cytometry Technologist, Sr

adriana.cortee.norris@emory.edu

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CF-AIR Science Huddle: Patrick Harrison, PhD (Cincinnati Children's)
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