Imaging technologies

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
Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.