Animal & Tissue Imaging
The Animal Imaging & Tissue Imaging Shared Resource provides both expertise and access to state-of-the-art non-invasive imaging modalities, tissue imaging, and pathology. This Resource allows researchers to visualize a broad range of tumor- associated parameters without invasive or terminal procedures, obtain high quality tissue sections, and access extensive pathology services.
EXTERNAL USERS: Many CSHL Core Facility Services are also available to external users, both academic and non-academic, and can be accessed through iLab. Please reach out to individual core directors for more information on services, rates and how to access.
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Shared Resource Staff
Resource Head
Peter Westcott, Ph.D.
516-367-8426
westcott@cshl.edu
Animal Imaging
Scott Lyons, Ph.D., Director
516-367-5053
slyons@cshl.edu
Research Technologists
Amanda Cafiero cafiero@cshl.edu
Joseph Merrill merrill@cshl.edu
Tissue Imaging
Kristin Milicich, Manager
516-367-6823
kmilicic@cshl.edu
Research Technologists
Regina Borello borello@cshl.edu
Denise Cahn dhoppe@cshl.edu
Non-invasive in vivo imaging has become increasingly important in conducting research with cancer models, as it enables the researcher to visualize and measure a broad range of tumor-associated parameters without invasive or terminal procedures. Contact Director Scott Lyons for more information on services and rates.
The Animal & Tissue Imaging Shared Resource provides a spectrum of histopathological services, including:
- Tissue sampling and fixation
- Paraffin or frozen tissue embedding and sectioning
- Hematoxylin and Eosin staining and special staining, i.e., Masson trichrome and Alcian blue.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC), including multiple IHC
- Bright-field and fluorescence whole-slide scanning
- Laser-capture microdissection
- Histopathology consultation
- Self-service instrument training
- Urgent and researcher-tailored services
The main instruments available in this Shared Resource are:
- Thermo Microtome: HM355S, Finesse, FinesseME and ME+
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Tissue Processor Shandon Excelsior ES
- Thermo HistoStar Embedding station
- Thermo Cryostat # NX50
- Leica Cryostat CM 3050S
- Leica Multi Stainer ST5020
- Leica Glass Coverslipper CV5030
- Olympus VS200 slide scanner
- Roche Discovery Ultra Automated IHC/ISH platform
- Leica Microdissection System LMD7000
