Welcome!
ALERT Upcoming Training Opportunities:
Do you need help finding specialized equipment or expert services for your research? Whether you are new to the Pitt research community or a regular shared facility user, join one of our upcoming webinars to learn more about the resources available across campus. These sessions will offer an overview of resources available, how to access equipment and services, iLab training, and an opportunity to ask questions.
Join one of the following two webinars:
No prior registration is required and anyone is welcome to join.
In addition, save the date for an in-person Shared Facility Showcase on the afternoon of Monday, October 19, 2026. More information about this event and how to register will be shared soon.
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The Unified Flow Core (UFC) provides advanced flow cytometry and cell sorting services to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and neighboring institutions. Services include instrument setup, data analysis, and consultation for experimental design. Training is available for independent use of analytical cytometers. Assistance is also available for sample preparation and evaluating whether flow cytometry is suitable for specific research needs.
The Unified Flow Core has the following instruments at each Oakland and Shadyside location:
Assembly Building G532: two cell sorters (1 bio-contained), five cytometers (2 full spectral), one imaging cytometer, and one chip cytometer
BST E1514: two cell sorters (bio-contained) and five cytometers (2 full spectral)
Primary Sq. Ft: 879
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
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24/7 for trained users |
Secondary Sq. Ft: 688
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
8:30 am – 5:30 pm |
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24/7 for trained users |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Dewayne Falkner |
Director of Operations (Facility Director)
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724-799-1520
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falkner@pitt.edu
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Assembly G532/ BST E1514
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| Larry Kane, PhD |
Faculty Director
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lkane@pitt.edu
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Assembly G532/ BST E1514
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| Unified Flow Core |
Core Facility
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flowcore@pitt.edu
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Assembly G532/ BST E1514
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| Ailing Liu |
Application Scientist
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ail13@pitt.edu
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Assembly G532/ BST E1514
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| Heidi Gunzelman |
Training at Assembly
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hmg44@pitt.edu
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Assembly G532
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| Nicole Brandon |
Training Attune NxT
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nrb18@pitt.edu
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Assembly G532
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| Nan Sheng |
Training at BST
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nas260@pitt.edu
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BST E1514
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| Nevil Abraham |
Training ImageStream
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nea45@pitt.edu
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Assembly G532
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