Location: CRANN building 2.39
The Nano-Biological laboratory managed by Dr. Nigel Carroll is purpose built and is dedicated to interdisciplinary research at the interface between the physical and life sciences.
The research activities include investigation of cellular interactions using novel biophysical tools such as in vitro pulsed magnetic stimulation (TMS) of neuron networks and bio-magnetic detection using advanced magnetoresistive sensors for applications such as detecting magnetically-labeled biomarkers and magnetic flow cytometery
The research activities include investigation of cellular interactions using novel biophysical tools such as in vitro pulsed magnetic stimulation (TMS) of neuron networks and bio-magnetic detection using advanced magnetoresistive sensors for applications such as detecting magnetically-labeled biomarkers and magnetic flow cytometery.
Equipment
Type
Cell culture flow hood
Telstar Bio-II-A/G Bio-flow hood
C02 Incubator
Thermo Electron Corporation C02 Incubator
Centrifuge
Universal 320: Centrifuge
Sterilizer Autoclave
Tomy: SX-700E High pressure steam Sterilizer
Refrigerator & freezer
ULTF80 Deep fridge MyBio Dairei
Ice maker
pH Meter
Water bath
Gant
Microscope
Camera
QIMAGING: Camera type: 01-QIClick-R-F-M-12
Cell culture vessels
Cell culture vessels• Flasks, Petri dishes, roller bottles, multiwell plates)• Pipettes and pipettors• Syringes and needles• Waste containers• Media, sera, and reagentsLaboratory platform equipment
Magnetoresistive detection platform for biological applicationsBio-magnetic detection using advanced magnetoresistive sensors for applications such as detecting magnetically-labeled biomarkers and magnetic flow cytometery
Pulse magnetic stimulator platform for biological applicationsTranscranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) of the nervous system has been an important tool in neuroscience for over twenty years. More recently many clinical applications have also been developed for diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. The aims for this work is to elucidate the physical and biochemical mechanisms involved the in vitro magnetic stimulation of neuron and to measure TMS effects on neuronal development and neurotransmitter release