Biolistics (Gene Gun) Workstation
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DESCRIPTION OF UNIT:
A Bio-Rad Gene gun, together with manufacturing and shooting platform workstations, are provided at MIH for the transfection of gene constructs into primary mammalian tissue explants and cells. This system is also employed for fluorescent-based structural / morphometric analyses of the live and fixed CNS tissue specimens. Security is provided by video surveillance and instrument booking operates on a 24 hour/day basis, 7 days/wk.
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Account Setup:
To setup an account for this system, fill out the following form, and see deposit conditions which apply. The completed form may be emailed to the facility administrator. You will be sent your MIH ID and password via email once the account is established.
Unit Rates:
Internal Academic (Pharmacy):
$20/hr
External Academic (University of Toronto): $40/hr
Non-Academic:
$70/hr
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Booking time:
To book time, click on the link shown below. Remember to enter your six digit ID code to validate bookings.
Individual lab groups should limit their time to a maximum of three hours per day; two hours during peak periods.
Times may be booked 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.
Calender for biolistics system
(Account: mih_biolistic)
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Send mail to Dr. Henderson: jeff.henderson@utoronto.ca