University of Aberdeen Core Facilities and Shared Resources 

The Iain Fraser Cytometry Centre (IFCC) is a multi-user cytometry facility approved for both GMO and BSL-2 work. Our mission is to provide researchers with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, supported by expert scientific and technical guidance in flow cytometry. We work closely with researchers to deliver innovative flow cytometry solutions tailored to the needs of diverse fields, including environmental science, water quality, food safety, plant and animal research, as well as preclinical and clinical studies.

Our Services

1. Direct instrument use

We offer access to instruments in line with customers' level of expertise.

2. Training

In-house or on-site training courses focus on developing competency, ensuring your staff have accessed our instruments.

3. Testing or consultancy services

Our staff can be contracted for consulting and testing services to provide measurement, interpretation and analysis of data.

4. Contract research and development projects

We can carry out research for you. Your project funds the costs of research, including instrument fees, consumables and salary for staff or scholarships for students.

5. Leveraged research and development projects

These partnerships can involve multiple collaborative partners, and you benefit from our full academic and technical expertise.

Pricing Eligibility Criteria:

• Internal Rates: Apply to U of A Staff, Students, and Affiliates (including Adjunct, Clinical, and Honorary appointments), when the project grant funding is administered by U of A.

• External/TRAC Rates: Apply when the IFCC facility access is for a project with funding administered by another organization or has been commissioned by the funder.

• Commercial Rates: Apply to commercial and industry-based projects. 

Where applicable, VAT is applied.