Cellular & Molecular Imaging Core Facility (CMIC)

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Cellular & Molecular Imaging Core Facility (CMIC)

Briefly explained

Colourful image of cells seen under a microscope

Briefly explained

We offer instruments and expertise for imaging and quantifying biological processes. We provide services, training, and scientific consultation in advanced light microscopy and histology.

Our facilities

CMIC is a collaboration between two different laboratories:

The Advanced Light Microscopy Lab (ALM) at CMIC provides access to a range of imaging systems for superresolution, live-cell, and high-throughput imaging. The facility is equipped with STED superresolution, confocal, high-speed, and high-throughput fluorescence microscopes, as well as TIRF microscopy. Training and technical support are available for both basic and advanced microscopy techniques. The facility also offers image analysis services, with dedicated workstations and support for developing custom pipelines in Python.

The Histology Lab offers a full range of services from tissue processing to digital imaging. We provide tissue embedding, sectioning (cryo and paraffin), routine and special stainings, immunohistochemistry (IHC), and digital slide scanning in bright field, fluorescence, phase contrast, or polarized light. Researchers are encouraged to consult us early in their project planning to ensure optimal sample preparation and workflow.