What the facility does
Provides state-of-the-art advanced microscopes, image-analysis tools and technical support to facilitate microscopy-based research
Areas of expertise
The Cell Biology and Image Acquisition (CBIA) Core Facility provides state-of-the-art advanced microscopes, image-analysis tools and technical support to facilitate your microscopy research. We offer consultations to determine the most appropriate microscope for your specific needs and the proper design of your experimental set-up. In addition, we provide comprehensive training and follow-up sessions for all first-time users, ensuring optimal use of the imaging systems.
Research services
Live-cell imaging, confocal microscopy, fluorescent microscopy, wide field microscopy, super-resolution imaging, image analysis.
Sectors of application
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| Leica TCS SP5-STED confocal microscope | Confocal optical sectioning, co-localization analysis, Z-stack, 3-D projection, epifluorescence/DIC for ocular viewing, super-resolution imaging |
| Zeiss LSM 510 AxioImager M1 confocal microscope | Confocal optical sectioning, FRAP, FLIP, FRET, co-localization analysis, Z-stack, 3-D projection, tile-scan, epifluorescence/brightfield/phase contrast/DIC for ocular viewing |
| Zeiss LSM 800 confocal microscope | Confocal optical sectioning, FRAP, FLIP, FRET, co-localization analysis, Z-stack, 3-D projection, tile-scanning, live-imaging. Diode lasers: 405nm, 488nm, 561nm and 640nm |
| Zeiss LSM880 with Airyscan FAST-confocal microscope | Confocal optical sectioning, FRAP, FLIP, FRET, co-localization analysis, Z-stack, 3-D projection, spectral detection, Super-Resolution detector: AiryScan, suitable for live imaging when coupled with the FAST module. Diode Lasers: 405nm, 561nm, and 639nm. Argon laser: 458nm, 488nm, 514nm |
| API DeltaVision Elite Widefield Deconvolution Microscope | Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET), Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP), live imaging, stitching. |
| Sartorius Incucyte Zoom Analysis System | High throughput live imaging: bright field, fluorescence (green, red) |
| Zeiss Axio Observer 7 Inverted Microscope | Widefield, fluorescence imaging from 340nm to 710nm, color imaging, polarized light imaging |
| Zeiss SteREO Discovery.V20 Modular Stereo Microscope with Motorized 20x Zoom | Stereoscope 20x, bright field, fluorescence (green, red, far red) |
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Not just a pretty picture: Cell Biology and Image Acquisition core opens up new possibilities for your research | https://med.uottawa.ca/en/news/not-just-pretty-picture-cell-biology-and-image-acquisition-core-open… |
| Keeping research infrastructure green: A nod to the efforts that CFI-funded labs are making to reduce their environmental impact. | https://www.innovation.ca/projects-results/research-stories/keeping-research-infrastructure-green |