Description
The Microscopy
Shared Resource provides core services to scientists engaged
in a wide range of scientific endeavors. Among the types of services
rendered are wide-field fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy
including 3-D data sets, live cell imaging, standard transmission
electron microscopy, immunoelectron microscopy (enzymatic and
gold labeling), DNA spreads and evaluation of subcellular fractionation
procedures by negative staining or thin sectioning.
After training in the use of a particular microscope by Stephen Hearn, the Shared
Resource Manager, investigators can sign up for blocks of time (up to 2 hours)
on line for the confocal microscope or Axioskop wide-field fluorescence microscope
or by calling 516.367.8478 for all other microscopes. Microscope images are captured
using cooled CCD cameras and data sets can be directly downloaded to the users
computer for preparing figures for presentation and/or publication.
In addition to providing users with access to state-of-the-art microscopes, the
Shared Resource also provides technical assistance in preparing cells or tissues
for immunofluorescence microscopy, transmission electron microscopy or immunoelectron
microscopy. Stephen Hearn, the Shared Resource Manager, can be contacted at 516.367.8868
to arrange for such assistance or for any questions relating to the use of the
Microscopy Shared Resource. |
