Overview

The Cellular Imaging Core is comprised of Microscopy and Image Analysis. The Core continuously explores new technologies and has invested heavily in new equipment and image analysis software. We are committed to maintaining this core as a central resource for neuroscience research at CHB and Harvard Medical School.

Recent progress in studying developmental neurobiology and neurodevelopmental disorders is enabled by increasingly sophisticated methods to visualize tissue/cellular structure/neuronal circuits and by the option to monitor real-time molecular interactions and biochemical reactions. Current advancement has been improved by access to specific antibodies for immunostaining, cloning of nucleic acids and in situ hybridization, new dyes, and cell labeling techniques. Furthermore, new microscopy techniques push against the boundaries of light physics. The CIC contains imaging technologies such as laser scanning confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy, fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP), fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), lightsheet microscopy, and widefield fluorescence microscopy, as well as software solutions for image analysis. Core staff is dedicated to training, education, and consultation, and offers unique services in image analysis and small animal surgery. Contact us for more details or to get started.

Microscopy & Software Core Services/Fees

All fees are on a per hour basis

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