Hybridoma The Hybridoma Facility will produce monoclonal antibodies to antigens provided by investigators. For most investigators, the staff of the facility will carry out the whole process from immunization through the final cloning, freezing and production of mAb. In general Dr. Scharff and Ms. Buhl will meet with the Principle Investigator, or his or her representative, to discuss the scientific problem and make decisions about how to immunize animals, to screen for positive hybridomas once a fusion is done and on the types of antibodies that are required. In cases where the screen for positive hybridomas requires special expertise, someone from the PI’s lab participates in the initial screening. Subsequent cloning and freezing is done by the facility and key clones are stored as a backup for investigators. In the course of making the hybridomas, students and fellows can receive training on how to carry out the hybridoma technology. We also provide advice and letters of support for grant applications that involve making and using monoclonal antibodies. Services Access the Services Decisions on optimum antigens and immunization protocols Immunization of mice and bleeding and assaying mouse serum for titers and characteristics of antibodies Selection of best mouse for fusion and the fusion of mouse myeloma and immune spleen cells Repeated screening of ~20 96-well plates for positive hybridomas Cloning and recloning to stabilize positive hybridomas Freezing of positive hybridomas Generation of mg/ml concentrations of monoclonal antibodies where required Related Shared Facilities no-related-facilities Center Affiliations no-center-affiliates Selected Publications no-publications Location and Contacts Hybridoma Chanin 404 & 430 Matthew D. Scharff, M.D.Scientific Director718-430-3527matthew.scharff@einsteinmed.orgSusan BuhlAssociate Director718-430-2170susan.buhl@einsteinmed.org