Microscopy Facility at Department of Biology

Infrastructure

Infrastructure Details

Acronym

Mbio

Description

At the facility we have a scanning electron microscope, a transmission electron microscope and a confocal microscope. The confocal microscopes is also possible to operate as a light sheet microscope. The equipment is available for all researchers within the Department of Biology, and also for researchers from both within and outside Lund University.
We also assist with sample preparation for electron microscopy and training and support in all microscopy techniques.

Equipment and resources

Transmission electron microcope: JEOL 1400 PLUS (120kV)

Scanning electron microcope: HITACHI SU3500

Confocal microscope: LEICA SP8 DLS (with light sheet module)

The facility offers both electron and advanced light microscopy services.

Services provided

*Sample preparation for electron microscopy
*Training at microscope operation
*Microscopy imaging and analysis support
*Courses in microscopy

Management of the infrastructure

Facility Manager: Ola Gustafsson

User reference groups discuss investments when needed

Type of infrastructure

  • Equipment