LCBG Microscopy Core Facility offers imaging technologies and training. The facility has established instrumentation for for 2D and 3D imaging of both fixed and living specimens. Equipment include: Zeiss AxioObserver.Z1 epifluorescent microscope, Zeiss AxioScan.Z1 slide scanner, Zeiss LSM780 confocal microscope, and Nikon Eclipse Ti2 widefield microscope.
Zeiss AxioObserver.Z1 epifluorescent microscope
Zeiss Axio Scan.Z1 slide scanning microscope
Zeiss LSM 780 confocal microscope
Nikon Eclipse Ti2 widefield microscope
Images are acquired and analyzed using Nikon Elements software
The Core is open to all NCI intramural researchers, although LCBG scientists have priority use of the equipment in the facility. Researchers from other institutes are also welcome to use the facility. Facility staff provides individual training for all new users. Unless special arrangements are made, the equipment in the facility may be used Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm