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
Motor: Motorised XYZ stage, tiling and timelapse capability
Other capabilities
- Image analysis computer lab
- Culture facilities
- Specimen preparation for biological samples for electron microscopy