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Resources

We provide access to state-of-the-art light and electron microscopes, as well as software for 3D and 4D analysis. All instruments are wholly owned by the Core, providing stable resources to support long-term research efforts. Histology resources are available for electron microscopy and clearing techniques.

Our Microscopes

Access to the Core

Rates

Microscopy & histology resource pricing for all users.

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Scheduling

Find out how to book the Core and our use guidelines.

How to schedule

Members

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Publications

All publications

News & Announcements

New Instrument Available Now!

New to the core! Elrya 7 Lattice SIM is a super resolution system capable of live cell imaging at 60nm resolution. Contact us for a demonstration or training session.

Zeiss Elrya 7 Lattice SIM

New Instrument Available Now!

Olympus VS200 Slide Scanner, scans up to 210 slides quickly and automatically at 4x or 20x magnification, scans small areas with 40x oil and deconvolution, and more! Contact Jennifer Santini for a demo or training session.

Olympus VS200 Slide Scanner

New York Times story

Read this New York Times article, "Scientists Are Just Beginning to Understand Mysterious DNA Circles Common in Cancer Cells" featuring research using instruments at the core!

Read the Article

Contact us

Managing Director: Jennifer Santini
Phone: 858-534-0538
Email: jsantini@ucsd.edu
Location: CMM-East (CMME) Building

Contact us to schedule a tour of the facility, demonstration of a specific system, or meeting to discuss which technology will best suit your experimental needs. You must be affiliated with an established laboratory or For-profit corporation for access to our resources. No residential addresses will be accepted as a laboratory. You must also provide a current approved BUA and/or animal protocol.