The Core Facility for Advanced Imaging and Microscopy at the University of Salzburg supports scientists, researchers, and students with advanced technologies and expertise.The facility features widefield fluorescence microscopey, super-resolution microscopy, live-cell imaging, confocal microscopy, multiplexed IF staining system together with support for quantitative image analysis, specialized sample preparation, user specific experimental workflow etc. We offer training and hands-on introductions for all users to ensure effective use of our platforms. Instrument access and use of the online booking system are provided by the CF management after this mandatory trainings. Additionally, the Core Facility’s histology services are integrated to support research workflows.
For further information or to schedule training, please contact us.
Available systems
Imaging and Microscopy:
- STEDYCON super resolution microscope
- Fluorescence microscope Nikon Ti2 Eclipse
- Fluorescence microscope Olympus IX83
- Fluorescence microscope Olympus IX85
- Lunaphore LabSat multiplexed IF staining platform
- Spectral Instruments Imaging AMI HT (Bioluminescence and Fluorescence)
- Leica Confocal laser scanning microscope
- Leica high pressure freezer
- LEO 912 AB Transmission Electron Microscope
- Zeiss microscope Axio Observer Z1
- Cell-IQ v2 MLF system
Contact: Dr. Sujitha Puthukodan (+43 662 8044 – 5737)
Histology:
- Leica EG 1150H Modular Tissue Embedding System
- Leica Cryo Console Tissue-Tex
- Leica HistoCore AUTOCUT – Automated Rotary Microtome
- Embedding System Histo Core C Cooling plate
- Leica CM1950 Cryostat
Contact: PD Mag. Dr. Gertrude Achatz (+43 662 8044 – 5977 ) and Daniela Cristina Da Costa Santos, MSc (+43 662 8044 – 5977 )
Further details can be found here .
