School of Biological Sciences (SBS) Imaging Centre

The centre offers a diverse range of technologies, from basic to advanced instruments such as electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, and x-ray crystallography.

Instruments, services and training

Instruments and services available:

  • Electron microscopy: Imaging: TEM, STEM, Cryo-EM, Tomography Analytical: EDS, EELS, MicroED
  • Light microscopy: High content imaging, multi-spectral scanning, spinning disc confocal, laser microdissection, fluorescence, bright field
  • Histology: Paraffin and frozen sections and staining
  • X-ray crystallography: Structural characterisation of proteins
  • Data analysis software: Packages for all techniques

Access services, book instrumentation or request training

This research platform uses the new Infinity X booking and billing system (replacing iLab), which is currently being rolled out across University research platforms.

Read more about Infinity X booking and billing tool.

Contacts

Academic lead, School of Biological Sciences
Email: Iain Hay

Histologist, School of Biological Sciences
Email: Jennifer Chen

X-ray diffraction manager, School of Biological Sciences
Email:
Dr Chris Squire

Microscopist, School of Biological Sciences
Email: Adrian Turner