Chris Rodesch, Ph.D. - Shared Resource Director

Description

The Fluorescence Microscopy Shared Resource provides the equipment, software and expertise necessary for the imaging of live and fixed cells. The facility provides training and consultation on the use of confocal microscopy, widefield automated microscopy, and software analysis tools for deconvolution and quantitative analysis of image data. The facility maintains well-trained, experienced personnel who are able to develop project-specific protocols and adapt equipment and software to individually address the scientific questions of resource users.

Equipment/Software: The facility has two Olympus Fluoview 300 confocal microscopes, a Yokagowa spinning disk confocal for low-light live cell imaging, and two widefield microscopes equipped with digital cameras. Equipment for preparing live samples is available. Two PC workstations with software for 3D rendering, quantification and deconvolution of images are available.

Any publication resulting from the use of this shared resource should appropriately acknowledge the Fluorescence Microscopy Core and the NCI Cancer Center Support Grant P30CA042014.

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