Cell Culture Facility

The Cell Culture Facility at NOVA Medical School provides a variety of equipment and services for working with cell cultures.

It contributes daily to the improvement of scientific research and development in all areas involving work in cell culture.

Our main objective is to provide adequate infrastructures and assistance in the following areas: logistical, management, technical and scientific support.
Thus, the Unit allows users to carry out their work autonomously and efficiently.

Room 1.13, dedicated to cell line culture.

This room is equipped with HEPA filters, four laminar flow chambers, and eight incubators, one of which is designated for quarantine, ensuring the highest level of quality control.

Room 1.12, dedicated to the cultivation of human and animal primary cells.

The space's organization and specialized equipment are designed to minimize any risk of cross-contamination, enabling researchers to work efficiently and safely with primary cells.

Room 2.10, dedicated to the culture of stem cells and certified primary human cells.

One of our highlights in this room is the Neon Transfection System, which offers high precision in the transfection of DNA, RNA, or CRISPR/Cas9 into challenging cells. Is in this room that organoids are studied, offering advanced possibilities for investigating complex cellular models.

Room 3.14, exclusively dedicated to working with viruses.

This room is designed to provide a controlled and safe environment, equipped with all the necessary tools for the secure handling of viruses.

 

SERVICES

Provide trainning and consultancy to all the facility's users

Facility Manager

Wilma Sobral
Cell Culture Facility Manager