Immunology Lab
The Immune Function Laboratory performs assays to determine cell phenotypes, natural killer cell cytotoxicity, lymphocyte proliferation, and cytokine production. Equipment includes a Level 2 biological safety cabinet, tissue culture incubators, refrigerated centrifuge, microfuge, compound microscope, inverted tissue culture microscope, fluorescence microscope with digital imaging, Coulter counter, plate washer, gamma counter (Cobra), -70° freezer, -20° freezer, refrigerators, liquid N2 storage tank, and a computer terminal for analysis of FACS data. Researchers also use the autoclave and deionized water supply.