How has RARAF been made more user-friendly?
From many years of experience using RARAF as a tool for visiting biologists, we are strongly aware of the need for support staff and facilities. RARAF has two dedicated biology labs, containing six cell handling benches, seven incubators, a Coulter counter, pH meters, balances, distilled water generator, sterilizers, water baths, and several microscopes. These labs are a few seconds walk from the irradiation areas. The facility also has a fully equipped workshop with four experienced machinists, who routinely design and build specialized instrumentation. Finally, to supplement biology experiments undertaken at this technologically complex facility, RARAF provides a staff experienced in providing consultation and technical assistance to facility users.
