{"id":2293,"date":"2014-04-28T01:20:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-28T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/flowcytometry\/core-access-scheduling-2\/training\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T16:35:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T20:35:57","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/flowcytometry\/core-access-scheduling\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Core Access"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The UNC Flow Cytometry Facility is open to <strong>all UNC-CH investigators<\/strong>. Additionally, we welcome investigators from outside institutions, including Duke University, NC State University, and companies within the Research Triangle Park (RTP). Access is managed on a <strong>first-come, first-served basis <\/strong>via iLabs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group yourcustomclass oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"true\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                <\/p>\n<h2><strong>iLab Account Registration (Scheduling &amp; Billing)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>Access to the Facility\u2019s services requires an iLab account, linked to the laboratory\u2019s Principal Investigator.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps to Register:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uncch.ilab.agilent.com\/service_center\/show_external\/3267\/\">iLab Account Sign-up Form<\/a>.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>UNC investigators: Select &#8220;University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill&#8221; from the dropdown menu rather than typing \u201cUNC\u201d to ensure correct recognition of the core.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Once your account is approved, you will receive an email with account details and basic instructions to get started.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For assistance with managing iLab research groups or chartfield string entry, contact the SOM Business Office at <a href=\"mailto:coresupport@med.unc.edu\"><strong>coresupport@med.unc.edu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Technical Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>HELP<\/strong> at the top of the page to access the support portal and submit a ticket.<\/li>\n<li>If unable to access the portal, email <a href=\"mailto:ilab-support@agilent.com\">ilab-support@agilent.com<\/a>\u00a0or call <strong>617-297-2805<\/strong> with details of your issue.<\/li>\n<li>You can also reach out to <a href=\"mailto:coresupport@med.unc.edu\"><strong>coresupport@med.unc.edu<\/strong><\/a> for iLabs help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Use of Analytical Instruments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>Non-sorting, analysis-only flow cytometers are available for use in two ways:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Facility Staff-Operated Use:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Facility staff will operate instruments for you. You must remain present at the instrument to consult as needed.<\/li>\n<li>For recurring sample types, a \u201cdrop-off\u201d service is available. Consult with staff if interested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>User-Operated Use:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Investigators may operate instruments at a reduced cost, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/flowcytometry\/core-access-scheduling\/training-1\/\"><strong>training is required<\/strong><\/a> for each instrument type.<\/li>\n<li>Training must be conducted by Facility staff solely and includes individual help sessions to ensure proficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Note: Operating instruments is only recommended for users with substantial anticipated usage, as infrequent operation may lead to data quality issues.<\/li>\n<li>Users may schedule their own instrument time unless Facility staff participation is required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sorting Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>All sorting instruments are operated by Facility staff, with the exception of the <strong>FACSMelody<\/strong>, which is available for trained users to independently sort <strong>non-biohazardous cells<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Human samples must be sorted exclusively on the <strong>FACSAria II<\/strong> or <strong>FACSymphony S6<\/strong> by Facility staff.<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your <strong>Schedule F<\/strong> is required for any biohazardous materials brought into the core.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Contact Facility staff for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/flowcytometry\/core-access-scheduling\/training-1\/\">training<\/a> or questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h2 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                <\/p>\n<h2><strong>Consultation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h2>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<p>The Facility Director is available to assist with any flow cytometry needs. To schedule a consultation, please call or email the Facility for an appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First-Time User Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Review the website for Facility rules and an overview of flow cytometry.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarize yourself with relevant protocols.<\/li>\n<li>Discuss your needs and feasibility with the Facility Director or staff.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule an appointment with the Facility (<a href=\"mailto:uncflowcyto@med.unc.edu\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/a>). Facility staff will run your samples until you are fully trained.<\/li>\n<li>Observe sample analysis and familiarize yourself with the process.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze your data.<\/li>\n<li>Publish your results\u2014become famous!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UNC Flow Cytometry Facility is open to all UNC-CH investigators. 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