Wishing you all a relaxing summer holidays, we would also like to inform you about the organization details for the AGORA scientific platforms and services during this holiday season.
Scientific Platforms
Flow Cytometry Facility (FCF)
There will be no interruption of the FCF facility services during the summer. In case of questions, please contact Mr. Labes at .
In Vivo Imaging Facility (IVIF)
The IVIF will remain open and accessible for the entire summer. However, the facility will operate without support on site from Monday, July 29th to Monday, August 5th. In case of questions or problems with instruments, please contact Dr. Benechet via phone at 079 556 67 71 or email at .
AGORA In Vivo Center (AIVC)
There will be no interruption of the animal facility services during the summer. Please note that Ms. Grandjean will be off-site from Monday, July 8th to Monday, August 5th. In case of questions, please contact Ms. Grandjean at .
Histology Facility (HF)
There will be no interruption of the HF facility services during the summer. Please note that Ms. Noguet will be off-site from Monday, August 26th to Wednesday, September 11th. In case of questions, please contact Ms. Noguet at .
Cellular Imaging Facility (CIF)
There will be no interruption of the CIF facility services during the summer. Please note that Dr. Bozzo will be off-site from Monday, July 22nd to Friday, August 2nd. During this period, CIF staff from other facilities will be available to provide support if needed. In case of questions, please contact Dr. Bozzo at .
Bioengineering & Organoids Technology Platform (BET)
There will be no interruption of the BET platform services during the summer, but will operate with a reduced staff from mid-July to late August. In case of questions, please contact Dr. Pardon at .
Central Services
IT Service
All IT services will remain operational throughout the summer, except for Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. During this time:
– Members of EPFL, UNIL, HUG & UNIGE: Please contact the IT department of your home institution for day-to-day questions.
– Members of the CHUV: Please make all requests directly to the service desk via phone at 021 314 61 22 or email at .
In case of questions, please contact Mr. Erard at .
Logistics Services & AGORA Shop
All services will remain operational throughout the summer. In case of questions, please contact Ms. Nicole at or Mr. Fernandez at .
Washing & Sterilization Service and Biological Waste Disposal
All services will remain operational throughout the summer, with the exception of Wednesday, July 3rd. In case of questions, please contact Ms. Lipinska at .
Laboratory Solutions Production Platform
The AGORA Laboratory Solution Production Platform will be closed from Wednesday, July 3rd to Monday, July 22nd. New orders will resume on Monday, July 22. In case of questions and orders, please contact Ms. Lipinska at .
