The Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Genetics (LCBG) Microscopy Core provides state-of-the-art microscopy and training to LCBG investigators, as well as scientists from other laboratories in the CCR. The mission of the LCBG Microscopy Core is to support high quality clinical and translational research in cancer biology by training investigators in the field of confocal and light microscopy. The Core is open to all CCR intramural researchers. Core staff provides individual training for all new users, and can consult with experimental design, specimen preparation and staining, image acquisition using the appropriate equipment, and image analysis. The goal is to provides state-of-the-art equipment, materials, and expertise to investigators in the CCR to help advance their cancer research. There is no charge to CCR investigators for Core access. Researchers from other institutes are welcome to use the facility for a fee.
Zeiss AxioObserver.Z1 epifluorescent microscope
Three Zeiss Axio Scan.Z1 slide scanning microscope
Zeiss LSM 980 Airyscan 2 confocal microscope
Nikon Eclipse Ti2 widefield microscope
The LCBG Microscopy Core is open to all CCR intramural researchers. There is no charge to individual users for microscope time. Collaborations with laboratories outside the CCR are also considered, time permitting and fee for service. The Core is staffed Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Our policies for independent use of the equipment during evening and weekends will be determined by the core staff depending upon the level of user expertise.
Acknowledgement or co-authorship depending on the level of input from the Core staff is requested to support the Core research contribution and to ensure proper funding is justified for the Core to continue adding more capabilities and cutting-edge technology.