Light microscopy

Leica TCS SP8 STED 3X

Figure 3: Light microscopy_Leica TCS SP8

The Leica TCS SP8 STED 3X functions both as a laser scanning confocal and a 3D-STED system. Equipped with a tunable white light laser (470-670nm) and a diode (405nm) laser, this system offers high flexibility in dye selection. The machine has an additional software module: LAS X Navigator. This software allows fast overview of samples,identify region of interest (ROI) instantly and automatic image stitching.

Good for imaging: Fixed tissue/cells/organoid samples, multiplex imaging, large scanning 

Nikon Spinning Disk

Figure 4: Light microscopy_Nikon Spinning Disk

The Nikon Spinning Disc has an Andor Zyla 4.2 sCMOScamera for fast acquisition. It is equipped with environment control devices for live cell imaging.

Good for imaging: large 3D imaging, calcium imaging, large scan imaging, live cell imaging, spinning disc confocal imaging

Light microscopy

Leica LMD 7 (laser micro-dissection)

Figure 6: Light microscopy_Leica LMD 7

The Leica LMD 7 isolates specific regions of tissues and cells in both bright field and fluorescence illumination. Collection is by gravity to minimise contamination, thus making the LMD 7 ideal for downstream analysis. Furthermore, the LMD 7 can also do live cell cultures for cloning and re-cultivation.

Olympus High Content system

Olympus High Content system has an IX83 with Hamamatsu Orca-Fusion camera and Yokogawa spinning disc . The system has Cellsense software, scanR latest generation acquisition, Deep learning module and Olympus NoviSight 3DAnalysis Software.

Good for imaging: 3D imaging, calcium imaging, large scan imaging, live cell imaging, FRAP experiments, High content screening, Organoid imaging, Spinning disc confocal imaging.