A state of the art Imaging Facility unit has been established as an integral part of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Main equipment include an innovative Biorad Radiance 2100 3-channel Confocal system attached to a Zeiss Aviovert 200 inverted microscope and equipped with the Laser Sharp2000 image acquisition analysis and processing system. The system is equipped with AOTF filters for precise laser intensity control, has Fast Photon Counting capabilities and is fully set for Fluorescence transfer techniques (FRET, FRAP). In addition, digital images can be acquired with a Zeiss Axiocam CCD camera using either the Aviovert 200, or an upright Olympus (fluorescence-capable) microscope. Additional transmitted light microscopes equipped with Nomarski optics are available in the facility.

Plans for expansion of this facility include acquisition of Multi Photon imaging capabilities and Laser Microdissection and Tissue Microengineering instrumentation.

In addition to its operation as a core Imaging Facility for the Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics and BSRC "Alexander Fleming", the unit provides its services to external contractors.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

E. Skoulakis