Flow Cytometry

Cutting-edge cell analysis and sorting for research and discovery 

We provide state-of-the-art flow cytometry analysis and sorting services to support UCL and partner researchers across biomedical sciences. 

Located in dedicated laboratories at the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children (ZCR), the facility is part of the UCL Flow Cytometry Science Technology Platform. 

Getting Started with the GOSICH Flow Cytometry Core Facility

Step 1: Review the Basics. Start by visiting this website to familiarize yourself with our services and policies. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Step 2: Register on PPMS. Create an account on our online booking system, PPMS, by clicking the “BOOK OR REGISTER” link.

• Initial Access: Your new account provides immediate access to our two Analysis Computers.
• Visibility: You will not see the Analysers or Sorters on your dashboard yet. The Analysers are unlocked only after training or consultation.

Step 3: Consult with the flow cytometry Team. Contact us via email or phone to discuss your project goals. We will provide an initial induction and help determine the best approach for your experiments.

Step 4: Facility Access & Booking

• Cell Sorters (Staff-Operated): These instruments are operated exclusively by facility staff. To book a sorting session, please contact us directly via email or phone.
• Cell Analysers (Independent Use): To use these independently, you must complete hands-on training.

1. Log in to PPMS.
2. Submit a Flow Cytometry Training Request.
3. Once training is complete, the Analysers will appear in your account for independent booking.

What we offer 

• Cell analysis on advanced analysers
• High-speed cell sorting and single-cell cloning
• Training and user support (including troubleshooting and equipment use)
• Data services (acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and presentation)
• Experimental design and consultation (including sample prep and reagent sourcing) 

Online tools and resources 

• PPMS: Book flow cytometry facility analysers
• Cell Sorter Availability: Log in with flowcytometryich@googlemail.com (password available at the facility)
• FluoroFinder: Build flow cytometry panels
• BenchSci: Search published antibody data 

Funding and acknowledgements

Please acknowledge the facility in publications using the following text: 

Flow cytometry was performed at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, supported by the Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity (GOSHCC), seed grant reference U09822 (October 2007), UCL Capital Equipment Funding, School of Life and Medical Sciences (September 2012; February 2022). 

All research at GOSH NHS Foundation Trust and UCL GOSICH is supported by the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre. The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, NIHR, or the Department of Health.