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Electron Microscopy Facility, University Park

Provides conventional transmission- and scanning electron microscopy, cryo-SEM, digitized imaging, microtomy, cryogenic sample preparation, high resolution imaging, elemental analysis, immunogold labeling, freeze-substitution, histology and immunohistochemistry.

Services

All aspects of light, scanning and transmission electron microscopy

Some examples are:

  • Conventional TEM (ultrastructure analysis)
  • SEM (Secondary and backscattered electron images)
  • Cryo-SEM
  • Digitized imaging (TEM, SEM, and LM)
  • EDS Elemental analysis
  • Ultramicrotomy and cryo-ultramicrotomy
  • Bright-field and fluorescence microscopy
  • Immunogold labeling
  • Freeze-substitution
  • Cryofixation and sample process
  • Histology (paraffin and frozen sectioning and staining)
  • Immunohistochemistry

Training and consultation

  • We can train you in sample preparation and operation of the TEM, SEM and light microscopes.
  • We are available for technical and scientific consultation.
Upcoming open houses and other events
Tue Jul 07 to Wed Jul 08 in Althouse Lab: Zeiss microscopy workshop — Penn State's Center for Cellular Dynamics and Cytometry Facility will be hosting a Zeiss microscopy workshop July 7 and 8, 2009. » details…
Tue Jul 07 at 10:30AM in 100 Life Sciences Building (Berg Auditorium): John P Nolan (La Jolla Bioengineering Institute) — Molecular Analysis of the Host-Pathogen Interface: Multiplexing Approaches for a System-wide View » details…
Mon Aug 03 to Fri Aug 07 in 3 Althouse Laboratory: Proteomics short course — Introduces users to commonly used proteomics techniques and providing basic skills that can be applied in your research projects. » details…
Tours

Want to tour a facility at University Park, or arrange a tour for someone else? Contact the relevant facility director to schedule a tour.

Facilities are glad to assist with scheduled tours, e.g., for new faculty and students, potential hires, and student recruitment.

However, due to heavy workloads, we request that tours be set up in advance. We are unlikely to be able to accommodate "drop in" tours, because we are working on time-sensitive projects.