Light Microscopy Core
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Light Microscopy Core Facility Relocation

The Light Microscopy Core has relocated to suite 080-088 in the basement of the Healthy Kentucky Research Building (HKRB). This new location meets our current and future needs. Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions, or simply want to have a tour here. We look forward to meeting you!

HKRB

Light Microscopy Core Who We Are

The primary mission of light microscopy core is to support the optical imaging needs of the UK research community by assisting them in obtaining, analyzing, and quantifying high quality images and data. The facility provides access to and expertise in a wide range of advanced imaging instrumentation that include confocal, multiphoton, and super resolution microscopes. 

 

Photo Gallery

Click through these images to see our equipment in action.

Microscope image of Astrocyte Nick D
Blalock Image
Microscope image of Slide4 turner cropped
sample scan
sample image from light micro core
light micro sample scan
Norris Scan
scan of sample
sample scan from light micro core
​cells on scaffhold 1-Airyscan Processing-01 (Turn around X)
Cells grown on 3d scaffold, imaged with the Zeiss 880. Courtesy of Divakar Karanth.

New Slide Scanner

The scanner allows automated scanning of up to 100 slides for either traditional three-color histology stains or fluorescence labeled slides. The unit is equipped with 7 fluorescent channels and polarization options for bright field.

For general inquiries regarding the Light Microscopy Core, please submit the following form. 

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Announcements

  • KY INBRE Electron Microscopy Vouchers

    KY INBRE program is soliciting proposals from researchers that wish to utilize electron microscopy for imaging biological samples.  Vouchers will provide up to $5,000 to cover expenses for sample preparation, assisted electron microscopy, training, travel and lodging at any of the (3)

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