Common Instrument Room

A multimode microplate reader is a versatile laboratory instrument that analyzes multiple samples simultaneously in a microplate using multiple detection methods. These complex optical instruments are essential for high throughput screening in the life sciences and pharmaceutical research enabling researchers to quantify biological and chemical reactions and properties in various assays, including drug discovery, cell proliferation, and gene expression

A wide range of life science applications, including cell based assays, metabolic analysis (oxygen consumption, pH, ROS), enzymatic assays, quantification (RNA, protein), and reporter gene assays. It offers flexibility through high performance monochromator and tunable dichroic mirrors, a dedicated spectrometer for high resolution spectral scanning and atmospheric control to simulate physiological conditions.

A microplate reader is a laboratory instrument that quantifies chemical, biological, or physical changes within the wells of a microplate, a multi-well plate used for high-throughput screening. It detects and measures optical signals like absorbance to analyze multiple samples simultaneously, saving time and costs for researchers in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.

A microliter spectrophotometer is used to quickly measure the concentration and purity of biological samples, such as DNA, RNA, and proteins, by analysing their light absorbance in just 1-2 microliters of liquid. It works by placing a small sample onto a measurement pedestal, where surface tension forms a liquid column between two fibre optics that passes light through it. The instrument then measures the light absorbed at various wavelengths, which indicates the sample's concentration and the presence of contaminants, allowing researchers to assess sample quality for experiments.

The ChemiDoc imaging system from Bio Rad is used to image and document gels and western blots. The ChemiDoc imaging system is compatible with a wide range of gel stains, including Ethidium bromide, SYPRO Ruby, Coomassie, and Silver stains. The ChemiDoc Imaging System provides fast, reliable, and sensitive imaging and documentation of gels and Chemiluminescence western blots. This system is compatible with stain free technology.

The GelDoc Go Imaging System gives you a benchtop imaging solution in a compact and evolved package Acquire high resolution, publication quality images of both nucleic acid and protein gels

Best space efficient model with double stacking Up to 80°C, 500 rpm enables setting of various experimental conditions. Utilized as an incubator using the shelves Three operating modes Temperature Shaking, Temperature, or Shaking Includes internal power outlet Shaking structure with minimized vibration.

A Lab Companion incubator shaker is a laboratory instrument that controls temperature and provides mechanical agitation for incubating samples like microorganisms, cells, or enzymes. These devices are used in fields such as biotechnology and microbiology to facilitate growth and cultivation by providing a controlled environment for heating and shaking at user set speeds and temperatures.

A PCR machine amplifies specific DNA or RNA segments from samples, which is essential for applications like detecting genetic diseases, identifying pathogens (e.g. viruses), forensic DNA analysis, paternity testing, and gene cloning. It achieves this by rapidly cycling through controlled temperature changes to replicate target genetic material, a process known as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

The Applied Bio systems Quant Studio 5 Real Time PCR System is designed for Proven OptiPlex technology (six decoupled channels/ 21 filter combinations with white LED) yield optimum results.

A probe Sonicator is a laboratory instrument that uses high frequency ultrasonic energy to process liquid samples, commonly for disruption, dispersion, and mixing. It works by converting electrical energy into intense vibrations transmitted through a metal probe directly into the liquid, creating cavitation bubbles that cause intense shearing and mixing. This allows for applications like breaking open cells, preparing nanomaterials, and creating emulsions.

A Bioruptor is a laboratory device that uses focused ultrasound and controlled cavitation to create mechanical stress, primarily for shearing biomolecules like DNA and chromatin, but also for disrupting cells, homogenizing tissue, dispersing chemical components, and reducing the size of liposomes.