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Events & Updates

Coming Soon

Multiphoton Microscopy!
We have secured funding for a new two-photon system for the core. Two-photon microscopy is an alternative to confocal microscopy for three-dimensional imaging. Two-photon excitation excels at imaging within intact tissues such as brain slices, embryos, whole organs. Two-photon microscopy is also used in vivo imaging of live mice, either through a brain window or through a direct surgical opening in the animal.
Once we have made our final selection of instrument components, we will order the system and expect installation for early 2026!  

New Microscopy Core Resources

 Zeiss Elyra 7 with Lattice SIM

  • Resolve structures down to 60 nm.
  • Observe live cell dynamics at up to 255 fps.
  • Accelerate image acquisition in all three dimensions.
  • Get the sharpest sectioning in wide-field microscopy.
  • Utilize a wealth of imaging techniques on one platform.

Contact us today for a free demonstration: jsantini@health.ucsd.edu

Elyra 7 SIM resolution

Olympus VS200 Slide Scanner

The sliding scanning system is superior in fluorescence and brightfield capabilities

Leica Center of Excellence

The UC San Diego School of Medicine Microscopy Core is now a Leica Center of Excellence! We have three Leica systems that are supported by Leica:

 

If you would like to benefit from our center's collaboration with Leica, you can do so in the following ways:

Write a White Paper!

White papers are short descriptions of your research application. Descriptions include use of our Leica systems along with a beautiful image.

Write a Techical Note!

Technical notes consist of more indepth description of methods used or developed on the Leica platform.

Both white papers and technical notes are a great way for you to increase the impact of your publication! Readers will naturally visit your publication after reading your Leica collaboration and potentially cite your paper.

Give a Webinar!

Leica can promote your lab and your research through hosting your talk to the world! 

Be a guest speaker at a local conference!

Leica can host you to be a guest speaker at one of the many local conferences held in San Diego.

If you are interested in any of these options or would like more information, please email us for details.

 

 

Webinars, Seminars and Demonstrations

 

Imaris Seminar: Unlocking the potential of microscopy images with IMARIS AI-powered analysis

Zeiss Light Field Microscope System Seminar and Demonstrations

Lightfield 4D is instant volumetric imaging at high speed. Acquire comprehensive 3D information with a single snap and say goodbye to any time delay within an imaged volume. For the first time, capture the fastest movements within whole organisms at up to 80 volumes per second – with all spatiotemporal information intact. Crawling larvae, beating hearts, flowing blood, and firing neurons can be studied in 3D at unprecedented speed to unravel the secrets of life.

Webinar for Event

Registration for the Demonstrations

In Person Workshop with Demonstrations: November 12th - 18th
CMME Basement - SOM Microscopy Core

See the Light Field System!

Molecular Devices Image Express Seminar and Demonstrations

High Content Lunch and Learn Seminar

Jan. 16th 2026
12PM - 1PM Center for Neural Circuits and Behavior (CNCB)
Large Conference Room (near main entrance)

Workshop: February 2nd - 6th, 2026
CMME Basement - SOM Microscopy Core

 

Citation Guidelines for Using the SOM Microscopy Core

All publications using SOM Microscopy Core resources must cite the following grant numbers:

NS047101, OD030505, OD036455


Example acknowledgment:
Microscopy imaging was performed at the UCSD SOM Microscopy Core
(NS047101, OD030505, OD036455).