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Northwestern University Single Cell Genomics Core Facility

Northwestern University

Contact Info:

Clark Rosensweig

2205 Tech Drive

Evanston, IL 60208

https://sites.northwestern.edu/singlecellgenomics/

Grants and Identifiers:

RRID: RRID:SCR_026652

Instrumentation:

Leica TCS SPE

High resolution, compact and robust confocal that enables immunohistochemical colocalization analysis of florescent markers. Leica TCS SPE confocal point-scanning, spectral system for fluorescence imaging of live or fixed cells. [Product Link]

RRID:SCR_002140

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Life Technologies QuantStudio 3 Real Time PCR System

Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System is designed for users who need an , easy-to-use real-time PCR system that doesn't compromise performance and quality. The simplified Design and Analysis software is best for both first-time and experienced users. When connected to the Thermo Fisher Cloud, the QuantStudio 3 system provides access to your data wherever and whenever you want. Using OptiFlex technology (featuring 4 coupled channels and white LED) and featuring three independent Veriflex temperature zones, the QuantStudio 3 system enables improved data accuracy and sensitivity for a broad range of genomic applications. [Product Link]

RRID:SCR_020238

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Open Biosystems

Open Biosystems offers products that span Genomics, RNAi and Antibodies. Building on the rapid sharing model that is at the core of the Human Genome Project, Open Biosystems collaborates with some of the most innovative life science investigators working today. We partner with them to bring to market new productsthey have often pioneered the new resources in their own lab, and we prepare it for widespread use and then provide access to the research community. Delivery of genetic content is our most recent technological breakthrough. Recently, we brought to market the Tranz-vector system, the safest human-based lentiviral delivery technology. Further supplementing our already strong line of RNA interference (RNAi) and complementary DNA (cDNA) products, this technology provides investigators with superior delivery capabilities for high-quality cellular screening. The combination or our unique Tranz-vector system and whole genome RNAi and cDNA content enables our customers to perform drug target validation on a large scale. With our genomics resources, Open Biosystems provides the content investigators utilize to unlock the functions of human genes and their relationships to normal and disease development. We offer the most complete gene library in the industry. This novel library consists of several full length cDNA and open reading frame collections. Most prominently among these is the Mammalian Gene Collection (MGC), the industry's gold standard gene catalog. The discovery of RNA interference has revolutionized the way investigators approach the studies of gene expression, regulation and interactions, particularly as it relates to drug development. Our collaboration with Drs. Greg Hannon (CSHL) and Steve Elledge (Harvard) has led the way in the evolution of the short hairpin RNA (shRNA) technologies to provide the life science community with whole genome resources for human, mouse and rat with a multitude of technology and delivery advantages., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025. [Product Link]

RRID:SCR_000808

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Zeiss Axio Vert series Axiovert 200 inverted microscope

Inverted microscope that is used for the examination of cell and tissue culture of sediments in culture flasks, Petri dishes, microtiter plates, etc. in transmitted and reflected light. It hass attachment possibilities for various tools (micromanipulation), different light sources, temperature control devices. [Product Link]

RRID:SCR_020915

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Epredia NX70 Cryostar

Cryostat

Revvity Cellometer K2

Automated Fluorescence-based Cell Counter

Thermo Fisher Nanodrop One

Spectrophotometer

Thermo Fisher Qubit 4

Fluorometer for quantitation of nucleic acids and proteins

Vizgen Merscope

Spatial transcriptomics platform using MERFISH technology

Services Provided:

10X Genomics Single Cell

Bulk RNA Library Prep Services

Cell Sorting

Cryostat Training

Flow Cytometric Analysis

Flow Cytometry Training

Low Input/Single Cell Library Prep Services

Nucleic Acid Extraction

Nucleic Acid Quantitation (TapeStation, Qubit)

Protein Quantitation (Qubit)

Real-time QPCR

Single Nucleus Dissociation (Frozen)

Vizgen MERSCOPE

Relevant Publications:

1.) Alvarado G, Lane K (2026 Jan 14). Salmonella sensitizes macrophages for context-dependent anti-inflammatory responses. bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology, (), . . PMCID: 12871274.


2.) Stevens B, Popp R, Valera H, Krueger K, Petersen CP (2025 Dec). Injury-induced Neuregulin-EGFR signaling from muscle mobilizes stem cells for whole-body regeneration in acoels. Developmental biology, 528(), 105-116. . PMCID: 13046036.


3.) Frederick J, Virk RK, Ye IC, Almassalha LM, Wodarcyk GM, VanDerway D, Gong R, Dunton CL, Kuo T, Medina KI, Loxas M, Ahrendsen JT, Gursel DB, Gonzalez PC, Nap RJ, John S, Agrawal V, Anthony NM, Carinato J, Li WS, Kakkaramadam R, Jain S, Shahabi S, Ameer GA, Szleifer IG, Backman V (2025 Jul 22). Leveraging chromatin packing domains to target chemoevasion in vivo Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 122(30), e2425319122. . PMCID: 12318189.


4.) Boucher JD, Stranford DM, Edelstein HI, Tullman-Ercek D, Kamat NP, Leonard JN (2025 Jul 4). Distinguishing Protein and Gene Delivery Enables Characterization and Bioengineering of Extracellular Vesicle-Adeno-Associated Virus Vectors bioRxiv, (), 2025.07.02.662894. . PMCID: 12236470.


Description:

A Northwestern University core facility dedicated to supporting single cell and spatial biology experiments on the Evanston campus. Also the home of flow cytometry operations for the Evanston campus.