Electrophysiology Core Facility
Welcome to the joint Lund Stem Cell Center and MultiPark Electrophysiology Core Facility!
The joint Electrophysiology Core Facility, supported by Lund Stem Cell Center and MultiPark, provides Lund University researchers with access to advanced electrophysiology techniques and expert guidance for investigating electrically active cells and tissues, helping to bring their projects to the forefront of the field.
Why Functional Assays Matter
Ion channels are critical for cell function across many tissues, from neurons to cardiac cells, lung epithelium, and even cancer cells. Without functional assays, it’s difficult to know if these cells are behaving normally or pathologically. Electrophysiology provides unparalleled precision and real-time data, offering clear insights into ion channel activity.
Whether studying ion channels in HEK cells, induced neurons in organoids, astrocytes in brain slices, or investigating calcium signaling in cancer, electrophysiology the gold standard for uncovering cell function. At the Lund Stem Cell Center and MultiPark Electrophysiology Core Facility, we offer the cutting-edge tools and expert support to provide high-quality, invaluable data that will advance your research.
Advanced Tools
The facility is equipped with a vibratome for precise slice preparation and two advanced patch-clamp setups:
Acknowledgement
Please acknowledge the joint Lund Stem Cell Center and MultiPark Electrophysiology Core Facility for the support in the publications produced with the help of our infrastructure.
This can be done by introducing the below sentence in the acknowledgement section of the paper:
“We thank the Strategic Research Area's MultiPark (Multidisciplinary Research on Parkinson’s Disease) and the Lund Stem Cell Center for infrastructure support."
The B10 Rig
Located in the stem cell culture lab, features a high-speed camera for excellent time resolution, calcium imaging, and can be adapted for MEA (multi-electrode array) platform use to record extracellular field potentials.
The F09 Rig
Situated in a dedicated lab, offers high spatial resolution with a confocal/2-photon microscope, enabling precise imaging alongside electrophysiological recordings.
Both platforms support a range of applications, including patch-clamp recordings, optogenetics, epifluorescence, and live calcium imaging, making them versatile tools for a wide variety of research needs.
Expert Guidance
We invite you to contact us to discuss your research needs and set up a consultation meeting to explore how functional assays can boost the impact and depth of your findings.