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Introductory Session

10th March, 2017

Michael Yuen

About the ULS• Life science core facility established in 2015

• Multidisciplinary research instrument

• Proteomics

• Metabolomics

• Genomics

• Microscopy and imaging

• Cellular analysis

• Formulation laboratory

Online Booking System• To be implemented progressively from March 2017 to

most ULS equipment

• Bookings will have to be made via the ULS webpage

• Wave your student/staff card on the card reader to sign

in and out for your session

• Charges will be calculated automatically

Procedure to Start Using ULS Equipment• Register for the ULS online booking system via the ULS

webpage (https://uls.polyu.edu.hk)

• Register for an equipment training session , and return

the Online Booking System Registration Form and

Equipment Access Registration Form during the training

• Complete the required safety courses from HSEO and

departmental safety briefings (where applicable)

Equipment in March Trial Run (Phase 1)Proteomics Equipment-in-charge

Bruker amaZon speed ESI-ion trap-ETD MS Dr Pui Kin SO

Bruker UltrafleXtreme MALDI-TOF-TOF MS Dr Pui Kin SO

Metabolomics Equipment-in-charge

Bruker amaZon speed ESI-ion trap-ETD MS Dr Pui Kin SO

Bruker UltrafleXtreme MALDI-TOF-TOF MS Dr Pui Kin SO

Microscopy and Imaging Equipment-in-charge

Leica SP8 Multiphoton Microscope Dr Olivia LI

Leica SPE Confocal Microscope Dr Olivia LI

Cellular Analysis Equipment-in-charge

BD Accuri C6 Dr Rachel LI

BD FACSAria III Dr Rachel LI

Important Dates (for Existing Users)Date Activity Remarks

10 and 13 Mar Introductory sessions ---

From 10 Mar Registration for online booking system and equipment access

Forms are to be submitted during briefing sessions

15 – 24 Mar Briefing sessions for each phase 1 equipment for existing trained users

The equipment-in-charge will contact users on the user list via email

27 Mar Online booking for 1 Apr onwards

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To be confirmed

Commencement of charging system

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Important Dates (for New Users)Date Activity Remarks

10 and 13 Mar Introductory sessions ---

From 1 Apr Register or request for training sessions

Training schedule to be announced on webpage

From 1 Apr Registration for online booking system and equipment access

Forms are to be submitted during training sessions

From 1 Apr Online booking after completing the steps above

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To be confirmed

Commencement of charging system

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Training for New Users• Training for each equipment is to be scheduled once per

month

• Maximum 5 users per session; additional session(s) to

be arranged if demand is high

• Training for some equipment is to be requested by

email

General Regulations• ULS equipment is solely available to registered and

authorised users

• Booking will be available 15 days in advance

• Booking limit will be imposed for some of the

equipment

• Penalties for inpunctuality, overtime usage and no-show

General Regulations• The ULS reserves the right to suspend users’ accounts

due to misuse, misconduct or unsettled charges

• Sign the logsheet (with readable writings) after each

use

• Report any damage or malfunction to the ULS

• Abide to the university and departmental safety

regulations

Acknowledging the ULS• As the use of ULS equipment is heavily subsidised, users

are required to acknowledge the ULS in their

publications

• The statistics is important for securing funding for the

running of the ULS and acquisition of new equipment

• Credits for equipment usage will be awarded

Contacts

Name Email address Phone number

General enquiry uls.notice@polyu.edu.hk ---

Dr Olivia LI olivia.hy.li@polyu.edu.hk 34008925

Dr Rachel LI rachel.ws.li@polyu.edu.hk 34008862

Dr Michael YUEN michael.yf.yuen@polyu.edu.hk 34008788

Questions?