The Core Facility for Integrated Technology Development (CF-ITD) at the Institute of Immunology, University Medical Center Mainz, supports researchers along the entire experimental workflow — from tissue processing and advanced cell sorting to sequencing and bioinformatic data analysis.

We provide:

• Best-practice protocols for the isolation of high-quality immune cells from murine and human tissues for single-cell applications
• Advanced cell sorting strategies on the BD FACS Discover S8 with BD SpectralFX™ and BD CellView™ Image technologies, enabling sort decisions based on cell-cell interactions or morphology alongside an extensive surface marker panel 
• Technological integration of sample processing, cell sorting, (single) cell processing, next-generation sequencing and proteomics analysis adapted to sample requirements
• Tailored bioinformatic support, including reproducible workflows, customized scripts, and expert guidance for single-cell sequencing data analysis
• Close interaction with the core facilities for flow cytometry (CFFC), next-generation sequencing (CF-NGS), and proteomics (CFMS)

Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art technologies and expertise that enable researchers to address complex immunological questions with precision, reproducibility, and confidence.

The CF-ITD is headed by Prof. Dr. Michael Delacher and coordinated by Dr. Kathrin Braband, who is your main contact for inquiries.