OTHER SERVICES
Electron Microscopy and Histology
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Full sample processing from fixation through embedding, sectioning and microscopy available.
Microtomy
Sectioning for electron microscopy both as a service and for trained users. Equipment is also available for obtaining paraffin and frozen sections for light microscopy.
CryoMicrotomy
Preparation of frozen tissue blocks & acquisition of frozen sections for immunolabeling and light microscopy
Paraffin Embedding for Light Microscopy
Two TissueTek VIP 150 automated tissue processing units and the accompanying embedding console are available for paraffin embedding for light microscopy applications.
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Fixation, dehydration, critical point drying, sputter coating of samples can be performed in the Core. Referral to Rockefeller University for SEM imaging.
Sample preparation may be done entirely by the Core staff, or the client may work independently.
Electron Microscopy and Histology Equipment
2 Leica Ultracut ultramicrotomes
2 Leica paraffin microtomes
Hacker-Bright OTF cryostat
EMS vacuum evaporator
EMS critical point dryer
Pelco Easi-glo discharge unit
Pelco Sputter coater for SEM preps
2 Sakura Finetek Tissue Tek VIP automated tissue processors for paraffin embedding.