Core Services

Our research is supported by the Core Services listed below. The institute's infrastructure and service support creates an ambitious environment, supporting cutting-edge cancer research.

Pathology

The Pathology Service offers a full range of histological techniques to support researchers working on a variety of projects.

Flow Cytometry

This Flow Cytometry Facility is equipped with flow cytometry (Conventional and Spectral), imaging cytometry and mass cytometry instrumentation enabling high-throughput, multi-parametric single cell analysis across a number of disciplines.

Microscopy

The Microscopy Facility provides a variety of light microscopes and imaging systems to suit a wide range of applications.

Pre-clinical Imaging

Modalities offered in this service include microPET, microSPECT, microCT, MRI, bioluminescence, fluorescence and ultrasound.

Tissue Banks

The BCI systematically collects primary and metastatic tissue samples from an array of cancer types to support current and future research.

Bioinformatics

We provide data analysis and consultancy services for high throughput measurements, including DNA and RNA sequencing, epigenomics and proteomics.

Mass Spectrometry

The CRUK Barts Centre Mass Spectrometry Facility provides proteomics and metabolomics flux analysis using Orbitrap instruments capable of high resolution and accurate mass measurements, and sample preparation methods.

Laboratory Management

The Laboratory Management team works to support a safe, efficient and sustainable research environment to enable world-class cancer research.

Our Technician Commitment

Queen Mary University of London is a signatory to the Technician Commitment, a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and the Gatsby Foundation which aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research.