Wishing you all a relaxing holiday break, we would also like to inform you about the organization details for the AGORA scientific platforms and services during the Christmas holidays – from Friday evening, December 22nd, 2023, to Monday, January 8th, 2024.
Scientific platforms
Flow Cytometry Facility (“FCF”):
As for previous years, the FCF will be officially closed from 6 pm on Friday, December 22nd, to noon on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. During this time, there will be no FCF support or training, no sorting service, and no possibility to organize repair. All analytical flow cytometers will be available for use by experienced users with valid access cards. In case of questions, please contact Mr. Labes, .
In Vivo Imaging Facility (“IVIF”):
The IVIF will be closed from Friday evening, December 22nd, to Monday, January 8th, 2024, without support on the site. The platform will remain accessible for self-service by experienced users with valid access cards during this time period. In case of questions or problems with instruments, please contact Dr. Benechet, via phone: 079 556 67 71 or email: , Dr. Di Domenicantonio via phone: 079 556 9986, Dr. Viertl via phone: 079 556 4521.
AGORA In Vivo Center (“AIVC”):
There will be no interruption of the animal facility services, in accordance with the guidelines of the Cantonal Veterinary Service. In case of questions, please contact Ms. Grandjean, .
Histology Facility (“HF”):
The HF will be closed from Thursday evening, December 21st, to Thursday, January 4th, 2024, without support on the site. The platform will remain accessible for self-service by experienced users with valid access cards during this time period. In case of questions, please contact Ms. Noguet, .
Cellular Imaging Facility (“CIF”):
The CIF will be closed from Friday evening, December 22nd, to Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, without support on the site. As with other branches of the CIF, the systems will not be available during this period. In case of questions, please contact Dr. Bozzo, .
Bioengineering & Organoids Technology Platform (“BET”):
The BET facility will be closed during the first week of holidays and will be operating with reduced staff during the second week. Dr. Pardon, .
Translational Data Science – Facility (“TDS-F”):
The TDS-F will be closed from Friday evening, December 22nd, to Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. In case of questions, please contact Dr. Fournier, .
Central services
IT Service:
All provided IT services will remain operational during the holidays, except for:
> Tuesday, December 26th and Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.
During this time:
Members of EPFL, UNIL, HUG&UNIGE – for all day-to-day questions, please contact the IT department of your home institution.
Members of the CHUV – please make all requests directly to the service desk, via phone: 021 314 61 22 or email, .
In case of questions, please contact Mr. Erard, .
Administrative Office (Badges & Access & Arrival of New Collaborators):
The office will be closed from Friday evening, December 15th, to Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. In case of questions, please contact Ms. Cuendet, .
Logistics Services & AGORA Shop:
All provided services will remain operational during the Christmas holidays, including the deliveries and pick up by FedEx & other companies except on Tuesday, December 26th, and Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. In case you expect to receive the parcels during the holiday break, but you will be absent from the site, please provide precise indications to the logistics team about the storage conditions. In case of questions, please contact Ms. Nicole, and Mr. Fernandez, .
Washing & Sterilization Service and Biological Waste Disposal:
All provided services will remain operational during the holidays, with the exception of Tuesday, December 26th, and Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. In case of questions, please contact Ms. Lipinska, .
Laboratory Solutions Production Platform:
The laboratory solutions production platform will be closed from Friday afternoon, December 22nd to Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Orders for this time period will be accepted before Monday, December 18th. In case of questions & orders, please contact Ms. Lipinska, .
ISREC Foundation:
The Foundation will be closed from Friday afternoon, December 22nd to Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Please note that the reception office will be closed from December 15th at 4 pm.
The Restaurant “Le Lab”:
The restaurant will be closed from 2 pm Friday, December 22nd, to Monday, January 8th, 2024.
Microsynth Sequencing Service:
Sanger sequencing (including DNA sample collection service) and DNA/RNA Oligonucleotide Synthesis departments will be closed during the Christmas holidays. The offices and laboratories will resume normal operation from Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. Please find more information: www.microsynth.com.
Emergencies phone numbers:
Biological Accidents: 021 31 40 275
Firefighters: 021 31 49 118
Security: 021 31 49 117
Urgent technical repairs: 021 31 48 133
