Cell Science Core
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Supporting Basic & Translational Research
The Cell Science Core at Nemours Children’s is a state-of-the-art facility that helps drive research discoveries in children’s medicine. Since 2004, our team has provided researchers with critical scientific tools and knowledge to study cells, the building blocks of life, to understand how diseases develop and respond to treatment.
Our core specializes in several key technologies to help advance pediatric research. We use advanced flow cytometry to analyze thousands of individual cells in seconds. We can also sort and isolate specific types of cells, allowing scientists to study precisely how different cell types contribute to both illness and healing.
We recently expanded our capabilities to include Luminex testing, which allows us to measure important proteins that affect inflammation and immune responses in children. We also use sophisticated equipment like the Seahorse XF Pro Analyzer to study how cells produce and use energy. This is important for understanding many conditions, from childhood cancer to rare genetic disorders.
Our work supports a wide range of pediatric research, from developing new treatments for childhood leukemia to understanding autoimmune disorders like Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. We provide researchers with access to advanced technology and expertise to accelerate new and better treatments for kids.
Our Leadership
Sonali Barwe, PhD
Director, Cell Science Core
Part of Our Core Research Infrastructure
Core labs and services at Nemours provide essential capabilities that advance pediatric research. Explore additional resources available to investigators across the system.
Biobank & Molecular Analysis Program
DELAWARE VALLEY & FLORIDA
Our CAP-accredited biorepository has 15,000+ pediatric specimens, offering researchers collection, processing, compliance, storage, and analysis services.
Biomedical Research Informatics Center
DELAWARE VALLEY & FLORIDA
We consult, train, and provide computational resources for researchers, offering experimental design, data mining, analysis, and software application development.
Histochemistry & Tissue Processing Core
DELAWARE VALLEY
Our core lab provides researchers with detailed tissue analysis and processing services that help advance the understanding and treatment of childhood diseases.