Biomedical Imaging Research Unit


Tissue processing

A full range of support equipment is available for specimen preparation for transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Training in sample preparation for transmission electron microscopy is available from negative staining to tissue embedding and sectioning. For scanning electron microscopy, training in the use of the critical point drier and sputter coater is provided.

 

Contact person - processing for SEM


Ratish Kurian

IT Systems Specialist, Technical Services

Email: r.kurian@auckland.ac.nz

Telephone: 923 6195 or Ext 86195

Leica Ultracut UCT Ultramicrotome

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Joan Liu (Dept of Anatomy with Radiology) using the Ultramicrotome.

Contact person - processing for TEM


Richard Yulo

Technical Manager, Technical Services

Email: richard.yulo@auckland.ac.nz

Telephone: 923 7831 or Ext 87831

EMS Glow Discharge Unit

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Used to make hydrophobic filmed grids hydrophilic and negatively charged to improve sample absorption