(opens in a new window)Dr Dimitri Scholz directs the UCD Conway Imaging Core where the focus is on providing contemporary imaging technologies and know-how to researchers in the wider scientific community; both in academia and industry. The consolidated instrumentation suite spans all aspects of light and electron microscopy as well as sample preparation and image processing and analysis facilities. The Core team use their technical expertise to assist in the widest possible range of applications for microscopy, in advancing the development of new applications and indeed new imaging technologies. Further information here
Critical Point Dryer
The E3100 large chamber critical point dryer has been an industry standard for over 35 years and is used in numerous scanning electron microscopy (SEM) laboratories around the world. Primarily used for critical drying of biological and geological specimens, the E3100 can also used for the controlled drying MEMs, aerogels and hydrogels.
Epi-fluorescent microscope for dishes
An inverted Zeiss Axiovert 200 microscope for imaging of live and fixed cells grown in culture dishes. For multiplex epi-fluorescent microscopy in the whole visible spectrum and near infra-red. Optional: transmission light microscopy. Optional: multi-positional time-lapse detection. Marina
Epi-fluorescent microscope for dishes
An inverted Zeiss Axiovert 200 microscope for imaging of live and fixed cells grown in culture dishes. For epi-fluorescent microscopy in the whole visible spectrum and near infra-red. Optional: transmission light microscopy. Optional: multi-positional time-lapse detection. Suzi
FLIM microscope
Microscope dedicated to fluorescent live imaging (FLIM), frequency domain. Integrated by Lambert. Optional: high-power high-resolution transmission light microscopy for live cells
Glow Discharger/sputter coater
The PELCO easiGlow™ Glow Discharge Cleaning System is a compact, quick and easy to use standalone system. It is primarily designed for cleaning TEM grids and hydrophilization of TEM carbon support films, which have the tendency to be hydrophobic. A glow discharge treatment with air will make a carbon film surface negatively charged (hydrophilic) which allows aqueous solutions to spread easily.
High-pressure freezer
High-pressure freezer is a method of fixation of biological objects (cell culture, pieces of tissue, small animals like C.elegans, etc.) for electron- and correlative microscopy.
Leica UC6 Ultramicrotome
The Ultramicrotome Leica EM UC6 provides easy preparation of semi- and ultrathin sections as well as perfect, smooth surfaces of biological and industrial samples for TEM, SEM, AFM and LM examination.
Leica UC7 Ultramicrotome
The Ultramicrotome Leica EM UC7 provides easy preparation of semi- and ultrathin sections as well as perfect, smooth surfaces of biological and industrial samples for TEM, SEM, AFM and LM examination.
Low-magnification microscope
A basic low-magnification microscope with high-resolution camera
Olympus FV3000 confocal microscope
An inverted Olympus IX83 microscope, with 7 laser lines all over the visible spectrum (405, 445, 488, 515, 560, 595 and 640 nm). Best for multiplex confocal imaging of live cells and micro-organoids.
Spinning disk confocal microscope
An inverted Nikon Ti microscope with 5 laser lines and Yokogawa spinning disk integrated by Andor Fusion. For confocal microscopy of live cells. Optional: transmission light microscopy. Optional: multi-positional time-lapse detection. Optional: SRFF-super-resolution. Optional: TIRF microscopy
Sputter coater
Sputter coater is essential for sample preparation for scanning electron microscopy (SEM), if secondary electron (S2) or In-Lens detectors are used.
Tecnai 12 TEM
Tecnai 12 is an easy to use 20 kV to 120 kV transmission electron microscope (TEM) designed to provide high-contrast, high-resolution imaging and analysis.
Tecnai 20 TEM
Tecnai 20 is a transmission electron microscope (TEM) with electron acceleration from 20 kV to 200 kV designed to provide high-contrast, high-resolution imaging and analysis.
Transmitted light microscope
A dedicated transmission light microscope with a high-resolution power. Optional: differential interference contrast (DIC), dark filed microscopy, polarized microscopy. Orina
Zeiss LSM 800 Airy
An upright confocal and Airy scan microscope with four laser lines (405, 488, 560, and 640 nm), with a motorized stage. Ideal for imaging of biological samples on slides, for scanning of larger areas and volumes, and for the correlative light-electron microscopy.
Zeiss Sigma 300 SEM
Zeiss Sigma 300 is a brand-new high-vacuum FEG-SEM electron microscope equipped with four detectors and the resolution of 1.2 nm, with the software for correlative light-electron microscopy.