Kopfzentrum Bielefeld
Research laboratory
Kopfzentrum Bielefeld has its own research laboratory. It is fully equipped for histological, cell-biological and molecular-biological work and allows research questions to be pursued directly at the clinic.
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Histology and cryosections
Tissue samples are processed in the laboratory, cut into thin sections and stained. A cryosection is cut from frozen tissue and can therefore be assessed within a short time.
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Cell culture
Cells are grown under sterile conditions and used for experimental questions. Cell culture provides the basis for studies of cell behaviour and tissue responses.
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qPCR and gradient cycler
Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is used to detect and measure genetic material. The gradient cycler runs different temperatures in parallel during a single cycle, supporting assay development and optimisation.
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High-resolution microscopy
A modern Keyence research microscope provides high-resolution images, including fluorescence measurements across several channels. The images are evaluated and archived on a monitor.
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Flow cytometry (FACS)
A FACS analyser measures individual cells in suspension and can sort defined cell populations. Cell mixtures can therefore be separated according to defined characteristics and studied further.