There is a movement within the EU towards better structuring of research infrastructures. The infrastructures and facilities of the Life Science domain tend to be fragmented and multisite and the challenge will be to ensure cohesion and integration to achieve critical mass.
The dimension of the Atlantic Area research domain means that if it is to be competitive and an engine for development resource pooling, accessibility to, and networking of existing mid-size technological core facilities is a priority. This is critical for partners and will be addressed by the creation of an accessible network of TCFs. The ShareBiotech project considers technological core facilities as a node to bridge the gap between state-of-the art technology supply and current and forthcoming technology demands to support basic and applied research.
Policy and strategy makers are welcome to participate in the ShareBiotech transnational events or may benefit from some support to travel in Atlantic Area regions to understand better and support research infrastructure cohesion.
Technology Core Facility Description
Refer to the TCF questionnaire to fill in this form
Name of the facility:
Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre - Imaging and Flow Cytometry Platform & BioIT Platform.
Location (City, Country)
Cork, Ireland.
Key Words
Microscopy, flow cytometry, lentiviral production (RNAi applications), cell culture, genomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics.
Domains of expertise and services offered (max 1000 characters. May include: competitive advantage or distinguishing feature, type of users, networks, if relevant):
The Imaging and Flow cytometry Platform provides imaging and flow cytometry support to investigate the cellular and molecular basis of host-microbe interactions in the context of normal gut physiology, inflammation and infectious disease.
Areas of Expertise:
- Microscopy
- Flow Cytometry (Analysis and sorting)
- Lentiviral production (RNAi applications)
- Cell culture (Reporter assays)
The BioIT platform provides expertise in genomics, transcriptomics and metagenomics, and the interpretation of associated data sets. Bacterial genome sequences provide definitive information for investigating biological properties and understanding the role of the microbiota in health and disease.
Areas of Expertise/Techniques:
- Various ‘omics’ analyses & associated bioinformatics
- Global gene transcriptomics, microarrays
- Genome sequencing
Access policy (max 600 characters)
Training is provided for all users of the technology platforms. Collaborations are welcomed and services are offered by APC for external parties.
Address:
(1)
Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre
Biosciences Institute
University College Cork
Cork
Ireland.
(2)
Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre
Moorepark Food Research Centre
Teagasc
Fermoy
Co. Cork
Ireland.
Contact detail (one person):
Dr. Sally Cudmore
General Manager, APC
Email:
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Tel: +353 (0)21 4901320
Website:
www.apc.ucc.ie
