Acknowledgements

It is important that the impact of Monash Research Platforms is able to be recognised and quantified. To that end, we strongly encourage researchers to acknowledge any and all Monash Research Platforms utilised in the course of a study, in any publications or research outputs arising from that study.

Acknowledgement and Authorship Policy

Monash University - Alfred Research Alliance Flow Cytometry (ARAFlowCore) Platform, Melbourne 3004, Victoria, Australia

All instruments available through the iLab booking system are operated and managed by the ARAFlowCore Platform, either directly or indirectly.

Even where no direct assistance may appear to have been provided, all cytometers under the Platform are supported through substantial institutional investment and ongoing Platform activity. This support includes: instrument and ongoing service contract negotiations and procurement; usage management via iLab; data management and long-term storage via Monash eSolutions and eResearch; routine quality control and performance tracking; preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, in-house repair; and compliance with multiple institutional and safety requirements.

In addition, the Platform provides users with advice on instrument selection and experimental design and setup, administration of software licenses to reduce analytical costs, access to offline analysis workstations, and comprehensive training and induction activities (including hands-on training, seminars, and workshops).

As such, the following applies:

  1. Acknowledgement The ARAFlowCore Platform, the specific instrument, and relevant Platform staff must be acknowledged in all research outputs generated using Platform instruments. Including publications, theses, conference presentations, posters, and seminars.
  2. Notification of Research Outputs Researchers are required to notify the Platform of any research outputs arising from the use of Platform instruments, including publications, presentations, and posters. This information supports reporting, sustainability, and continued investment in the facility.
  3. Collaborative Research and Co-authorship Platform staff may support research on a collaborative basis. Any publications that include data generated through mutually agreed collaborations must include the relevant Platform staff as co-authors.

Criteria for Co-authorship Platform staff should be considered for co-authorship where they have made a significant technical, scientific, or intellectual contribution to the study. This contribution may include, but is not limited to, experimental design, complex assay or panel development, advanced data analysis, troubleshooting critical experiments, or interpretation of results.

Instrument Details

Manufactured by Becton Dickinson (BD), Franklin Lakes, NJ, USA

Cell Sorters - BD FACSAria™Fusion, BD Influx™

Analysers - BD® LSR II, BD LSRFortessa™, BD LSRFortessa™ X-20

Manufactured by Cytek, Fremont, CA, USA

Cell Sorters - Cytek Aurora® CS

Analysers - Cytek Aurora®, Cytek Northern Lights®,  Cytek® Amnis® ImageStream®X Mk II