Central Imaging and Flow Cytometry Facility

National Centre for Biological Sciences

About CIFF

About CIFF

The Central Imaging and Flow Cytometry Facility (CIFF) at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) is a state-of-the-art core facility dedicated to providing advanced imaging and cell analysis capabilities to the research community.

CIFF offers a comprehensive range of technologies including light and confocal microscopy, super-resolution imaging, live-cell imaging, and flow cytometry–based cell sorting and analysis. These platforms enable supports cutting-edge research in cell biology, developmental biology, neurobiology, biophysics, microbiology and related fields.

The facility promotes collaborative learning and technical excellence by offering hands-on training and experimental design, consultation.

By integrating innovative technology with biological discovery, CIFF plays a vital role in advancing understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying life.

Training Programmes

16th Bangalore Microscopy course (BMC)

20- 27th Sep. 2026

8 - Day Intensive Training

Applications Closed

CIFF-Microscopy course

03-05 Nov. 2026

3 - Day Intensive Training

Faculty Development Programme

18-22 May, 2026  

5 - Day Intensive Training

Applications Closed