Confocal and Image Analysis Facility
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| Facility History: The Confocal and Image Analysis Facility has been built around the Fluoview confocal microscope, a state-of-the-art research tool which allows researchers to visualise the molecular architecture of cells and tissues. Confocal microscopy has broad applications in many critical areas of biomedical research because it allows researchers to probe the molecular structure of cells and tissues in normal and disease states. In addition to the confocal microscope the CIAF is composed of a live cell imaging suite and an image analysis workstation. These components combine to form a highly efficient facility to support the ability of the local research community to perform innovative cell-imaging research. | |
| Facility Equipment: Confocal Microscope: Olympus IX-70 with Fluoview Software using an Argon laser for excitation at 488nm (green fluorescence), a Krypton laser for excitation at 586 nm (red and far-red), as well as Nomarski optics for white light detection. Scanning can be done in X-Y-Z series to render 3-D imaging or X-Y-T series for time studies. Stage mounted micro-incubator allows live cell studies to be performed. Imaging will be supported with Image Pro Plus software. A dedicated analysis workstation and Tektronics Phaser 850 printer allow for rapid and publication quality processing of images. | |
| Services Provided: Training is provided until individuals can safely and effectively use the equipment themselves. | |
| How to get services: For more information or to make an appointment call 789-3205. | |
| Cost of services: A charge of $50/hour of laser time will be applied. |