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(hide this warning on this page)Provides standardized, high-quality services to support translational research, including pre-analytical biospecimen single cell processing and isolation procedures, as well as analytical technologies that deliver a systems-oriented perspective on the composition of a sample. Analyses focus on single-cell genomics, targeted gene expression in cell populations, and single-cell proteomics. Bulk sample platforms include Luminex bead arrays, high throughput pyrosequencing, and WES capillary Westerns. Services tailored for characterization of single cells include the following platforms: immunofluorescence micromanipulator manual single cell isolation, C1 automated single-cell isolation/processing system, Biomark microfluidic PCR, the Helios CYTOF mass cytometry platform, and atomic force microscopy for nanophysical characterization of cells. Single-cell based informatics services are also available.
The single-cell core facility is funded by the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas: RP150600
Nameer Kirma Ph.D., Director
Phone: (210) 562-4068
James L. Morris Ph.D., Laser Capture Manager
Phone: (210) 567-8389
Email: MorrisJL@uthscsa.edu
| Hours | Location |
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Monday–Friday 8AM-5PM
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South Texas Research Facility |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nameer Kirma, Ph.D. |
Director
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(210) 562-4068
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kirma@uthscsa.edu
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STRF 257
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| Chiou-Miin Wang, Ph.D. |
Lab Manager
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(210) 562-4068
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wangc10@uthscsa.edu
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STRF 257
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| Services & Rates |
| ► Atomic Force Micrscopy (AFM) (7) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFM chemical imaging with modified probes | Inquire | ||
| AFM imaging: force volume, tapping, or single point measurements | Inquire | ||
| AFM Imaging: Topography | Inquire | ||
| AFM Imaging: Topography + Mechanical Properties | Inquire | ||
| AFM Mechanical Imaging (QNM) | Inquire | ||
| AFM specialized post acquisition analysis (Morphometry, Nanomechanical Properties) | Inquire | ||
| Statistical analysis and Publication ready AFM images | Inquire | ||
| ► Helios CyTOF (8) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| CyTOF mixed sample staining reagent use | Inquire | ||
| CyTOF training for sample staining or antibody conjugation per day |
BASiC Staff will provide a one time training of staining of a single sample with corresponding conjugated antibodies |
Inquire | |
| CyTOF Antibody Conjugation per X-8 polymer reaction |
Pricing for Antibody conjugation of a single antibody to a single metal tag Preformed by BASiC Staff Does not include antibody Price |
Inquire | |
| CyTOF Bioinformatics per sample |
BASiC will provide basic bioInformatic analysis Inquire about details |
Inquire | |
| CyTOF Core Antibody Use per Antibody per Sample |
Price per antibody per sample using BASiC Core conjugation antibodies Inquire for list of antibodies and tags |
Internal
$6.00
each
External – Academic $9.00 each External – Commercial $12.00 each UT System/In Network $6.00 each |
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| CyTOF Helios Run by staff per day |
Run time for 6 Samples on the Helios CyTOF |
Inquire | |
| CyTOF Helios use by users per day |
BASIC Staff will assist customers to run samples on Helios machine, and this charge is for each day. |
Inquire | |
| CyTOF Sample Staining by Staff per day |
Staining of up to 6 samples
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Internal
$300.00
each
External – Academic $450.00 each External – Commercial $600.00 each UT System/In Network $300.00 each |
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| ► Luminex FlexMap 3D (1) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| FlexMap 3D Reading 1- 96 well plate with assay prepration by BASiC |
Reading 1 96 well plate/Assay + Preparation by BASiC Personnel (must purchase kit through BASIC)
Price per 96-Well plate |
Inquire | |
| ► Fluidigm Biomark HD (5) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| BioMark 48x48 chip run |
Including one BioMark 48x48 chip, reagents and labor. Do not include primers.
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Inquire | |
| Biomark 96x96 chip run |
Including one BioMark 96x96 chip, reagents and labor. Do not include primers.
|
Internal
$1,800.00
each
External – Academic $2,700.00 each External – Commercial $3,600.00 each UT System/In Network $1,800.00 each |
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| Biomark Fluidigm - Taqman Gene Expression |
Biomark Fluidigm - Taqman Gene Expression (inquire about individual probe cost)
96x96 IFC |
Inquire | |
| Biomark Fluidigm-Taqman Gene Expression |
Biomark Fluidigm-Taqman Gene Expression (inquire about individual probe cost)
48x48 IFC |
Inquire | |
| Biomark machine use |
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Internal
$200.00
each
External – Academic $300.00 each External – Commercial $400.00 each UT System/In Network $400.00 each |
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| ► C1 single-cell processing (4) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| C1 HT800 single-cell mRNA Seq (includes chip and reagent costs and labor) |
C1 (Fluidigm) HT800 single-cell mRNA Seq - through pooled indexing of single-cell capture (Does not include library preparation) Note: Sequencing will be perfromed by the UTHSA Next Generation Sequencing Facility (additional costs apply) |
Inquire | |
| C1 Preamp Single-cell Processing for single-cell multiplexing PCR (includes chip, reagents and labor) |
C1 cell capture and cDNA preamplification for subsequent single-cell PCR (Up to 96 cells per chip). Does not include Fluidigm Biomark HD processing and PCR (see the Biomark services for microfluidic based single-cell PCR). |
Inquire | |
| C1 Single-Cell SMART-seq Processing 96-cells for RNA-seq (includes C1 chip, C1 single-cell processing , SMART-seq prep reagents and labor) |
-includes C1 chip, C1 single-cell processing (up to 96-cells), SMART-seq prep reagents and labor
|
Inquire | |
| C1 Single-Cell SMART-seq Processing 96-cells for RNA-seq (includes C1 chip, C1 single-cell processing , SMART-seq prep reagents and labor, Barcoding Library Prep) |
Includes C1 chip, C1 single-cell processing (up to 96-cells), SMART-seq prep reagents and labor Includes Barcoding and Library prep |
Inquire | |
| ► unclassified (1) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Spatial COMET common reagent use |
Cyclic immunofluorescence for FFPE or frozen tissue sections. |
Internal
$100.00
each
External – Academic $150.00 each External – Commercial $200.00 each UT System/In Network $100.00 each |
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| ► Bead technology (1) | ||||||
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