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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 Flow Cytometry Core provides cytometry services to investigators at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center, as well as researchers across University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, and other Pittsburgh academic institutions. As a certified BSL2+ facility, services include staff-assisted cell sorting and analysis, FlowJo and instrument training, and protocol consultation and troubleshooting. The Flow Cytometry Core has three cytometers (BD Fortessa X20, BD LSR II, Cytek Aurora), one Cytek Auora cell sorter (bio-contained) and a data analysis computer containing FlowJo and SpectroFlo available. All first-time users are required to schedule a consultation.
Primary Sq. Ft: 824
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Days of the Week |
Hours open |
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Monday – Friday |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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24/7 for trained users |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Radha Gopal, PhD |
Scientific Director (Faculty Director)
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412-692-8452
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rag100@pitt.edu
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9129 Rangos Research Center
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| Rangos Flow Cytometry |
General Email
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rangoscytometry@pitt.edu
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6148 Rangos Research Center
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| Shushen Xu |
Research Technician
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412-689-7638
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shx74@pitt.edu
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6148 Rangos Research Center
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