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Rob MacDonald, PhD

Rob MacDonald, PhD

Rob MacDonald, PhD, is a Development Scientist in the Immunology group at Cell Signaling Technology. Rob received his PhD in environmental toxicology from Cornell University, where his research focused on acute promyelocytic leukemia.

Recent Posts:

Hallmarks of Cancer: Tumor-Promoting Inflammation

Inflammation can play different roles in the context of cancer. Short-lived inflammatory signaling c...
Rob MacDonald, PhDMar 25, 2026

Immunology: What are myeloid cells and how are they identified?

During hematopoiesis, myeloid cells develop from a common myeloid progenitor (CMP) found in the bone...
Rob MacDonald, PhDMay 22, 2025

Which Fluorophores Can I Combine in My Flow Cytometry Experiment?

Flow cytometry offers the exciting ability to detect and quantify multiple readouts per cell, enabli...
Rob MacDonald, PhDApr 13, 2022

Flow Cytometry Antibody Staining Guide: Surface vs. Intracellular Protocols Explained

Getting started with flow cytometry or beginning to branch out from working solely with live cells t...
Rob MacDonald, PhDMar 23, 2022

Why use viability dyes in flow cytometry experiments?

Viability dyes are widely used when counting and passaging cells, assessing chemical toxicity, and p...
Rob MacDonald, PhDNov 17, 2021

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