Microscopy and Imaging Facility

Overview of Services

The Microscopy and Imaging Facility at TBSI is integrating advances in Microscopy with Computer Imaging. The services of this facility are available to all researchers, both internal and external to the University. The instruments are designed for analysis of multiple dyes on fixed or live samples (e.g. multicolor immunofluorescence, photoactivation, colocalisation studies FRET & FRAP). It has been developed to facilitate research in the biological sciences through the use of state of the art imaging systems.

We have a Leica SP8 gated STED with 5 detectors and a white laser. It also has a tandem scanner that allows you to take 24 frames a second. We also have a standard Leica SP8 confocal with 3 detectors.

We have two systems for epifluorescence imaging, an Olympus BX51 upright microscope with four colour LED and an IX81 inverted microscope for long working distance.

 Along with the equipment we provide application support, including experimental setup, sample preparation advice and troubleshooting along with software analysis of the results using Imaris software from Bitplane.

Leadership

Dr Barry Moran

Director of Research Technology

01-8962761

barry.moran@tcd.ie

https://www.tcd.ie/Biochemistry/research/facilities/microscopy-imaging

Location

Facility is located in B2.46 TBSI

Contacts