Expertise
Imaging Platforms
Keywords - Light Microscopy: Confocal Microscopy | Widefield Microscopy | Live Cell Imaging
Keywords - Electron Microscopy: Transmission EM | Electron Tomography | Scanning EM (Tungsten)
Keywords - X-Ray Microscopy: MicroCT
Confocal microscopy
- Zeiss 880 + Airyscan Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope
- Zeiss 700 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope
- Zeiss 710 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope
Fluorescence microscopy
- Zeiss Imager M2
- Zeiss Observer Z1
Slide Scanner
- Zeiss Axioscan Z1
Micro CT
- SkyScan-1072 High-resolution desk-top micro-CT system
- Nikon XT 225ST
Live cell Imaging
- Delta Vision Core wide field imaging system with EMCCD
- Perkin Elmer Ultraview Spinning Disk
Histology
- Tissue processors, standard and motorized microtomes for wax and resin sectioning
- Cryostat for frozen sectioning
Electron Microscopy
- JEOL 1400 plus TEM and XR16M-ActiveVu camera
- Zeiss EVO MA10 SEM with Oxford Inca microanalysis
- Leica UC6, UC7 R2 ultramicrotomes
- Cryo Electron Microscopy
- Leica Empact 2 High Pressure Freezer (with rapid transfer system)
- Leica AFS (Automated Freeze Substitution) processor
- Leica FC6 cryo-ultramicrotome
Applications
Keywords - Biological: Cell Biology | Neurobiology | Developmental Biology | Plant Biology | Zebrafish | C.elegans | Microbiology | Histology/Pathology | Food
Keywords - Physical: Geology/Mineralogy
As a busy multi-user facility, we see a wide variety of samples passing through. We have the expertise to deal with many different sample types.
Sample Preparation
Keywords - Biological: Resin Embedding | Ultrathin Sectioning | Serial Sectioning | Tokuyasu Embedding | Cryosectioning | Immunolabelling | High Pressure Freezing | Freeze Substitution | Critical Point Drying | Sputter Coating | Negative Stain | Correlative Light and EM | Immunofluorescence | Cryostat Sectioning | H&E Staining | Live Cell
We are able to advise and assist users on the best way to prepare their samples.
Data Analysis
Keywords - Software: ImageJ | FIJI | Imaris | Amira | IMOD | Volocity | ImagePro | AxioVision | Zen
We can support users in the analysis of their data and there is a range of software packages available for use. Training can be given if required.