The Microbial Imaging Facility (MIF) is located within PC2 laboratories which allows analysis of both Class 2 pathogens and genetically modified organism (GMOs). Cell culture and pathogen preparation rooms are also available.

Fluorescence Microscope Type Contrast Sample Env Motor Camera
Nikon Ti Inverted widefield DIC, Phase S,D,WP Y Y mono
Nikon A1R Inverted confocal DIC, Phase S,D,WP Y Y NA
DV Elite Ph Inverted widefield Phase S,D Y Y mono
DV Elite PR Inverted widefield DIC S,D,WP Y Y mono
OMX SR Inverted SIM, TIRF, widefield DIC S,D Y Y mono
IN Cell Inverted widefield DIC/Phase S,WP Y Y mono
BX51-Phase Upright widefield Phase S N N colour
BX51-DIC Upright widefield DIC S N N colour

Key

Sample
S slides
D cover-glass bottom dish
WP well plates

Env: Environmental chamber with temperature, humidity and CO2 control
Motor: Motorised XYZ stage, tiling and timelapse capability

Other capabilities

  • Image analysis computer lab
  • Culture facilities
  • Specimen preparation for biological samples for electron microscopy