As part of our ongoing mission to provide the Medical Faculty of the University of Münster with decentralized access to cutting-edge flow cytometry services, we are officially integrating a Beckman Coulter CytoFLEX flow cytometer analyzer into our facility framework.

Generous support and specialized focus

The instrument was generously donated by the Institute of Medical Microbiology (Director: Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Frieder Schaumburg), using funds provided by the Medical Faculty (ProInvest-Fonds, 64%), the Institute of Medical Microbiology (24%), and the Institute of Virology (12%).

To accommodate advanced research, the CytoFLEX has been installed inside a specialized S2 safety hood. This strategic placement will support the vital work of four core institutes — Molecular Virology, Hygiene, Medical Microbiology and the Center for Medical Genetics — while remaining an open-access resource for the rest of the research community at the University of Münster.

Seamless integration in a brand-new space

The instrument has been successfully relocated to the newly constructed, cutting-edge MedForCe building and is fully operational. PD Dr rer. nat. Silke Niemann, Institute of Medical Microbiology, will serve as the primary on-site contact for instrument management and biosafety surveillance.

This instrument brings robust, high-throughput capabilities to our decentralized network and features multi-laser configurations and plate-loading options that are perfect for rapid cellular analysis.

How to get started

Researchers interested in using the CytoFLEX for upcoming projects are encouraged to contact the MFlow management.​ All relevant details on registration, user regulations, fees and instrument portfolio can be found on the MFlow documents and forms.​

We look forward to supporting your research in this fantastic new environment!