Optical Microscopy and Image Analysis Lab (OMAL)
Laboratory Overview
OMAL focuses its research and development activities to quantitatively understand the molecular basis of three-dimensional (3D) cell organization, motility, invasion, and differentiation using live, 3D tissue culture models (i.e., translational models).
Capabilities
The OMAL also ensures that NCI has advanced technology and in-depth expertise in microscopy and related areas. The Confocal Microscopy Facility offers current 3D optical (confocal and super-resolution) microscopy for imaging of living and fixed cells and tissues; computational resources for visualization and extraction of quantitative information from images.
Microscope Training
For experiment design advice and microscope training please contact:
Stephen Lockett
locketts@mail.nih.gov
(301) 846-5515
Kim Peifley
peifleyka@mail.nih.gov
(301) 846-6561
Project Submission
To submit a project please click HERE to view the project submission guidelines and to reach the project submission form.
Microscope Scheduling
NIH Users: Please see instructions for accessing the FNLCR OMAL microscope scheduling calendars. You will need to use your NIH login and password.
Contact: Laboratory Director
Stephen Lockett, PhD
301-846-5515
locketts@mail.nih.gov