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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.
Tours

Want to tour a facility at University Park, or arrange a tour for someone else?

The Huck Institutes’ facility directors are glad to assist with scheduled tours for potential faculty hires and student recruitment. However, due to the heavy workloads in our facilities, we must request that the tours be set up in advance. Most of our facility directors cannot accommodate “drop in” tours since they are working on time sensitive research projects for faculty.

Procedure for setting up facility tours

Contact the facility director to schedule the tour. We request a one week notice prior to the potential visit (earlier if possible). Or, if you prefer, you can contact Megan Matthews to make your arrangements.