Bioimaging Core
Actively pursuing Louisville Research Core designation
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The Bioimaging Core provides biological electron microscopy services including sample preparation, SEM and TEM imaging, array tomography and cryo-EM plunge freezing.
The Bioimaging Core is a core component of the Micro/Nano Technology Center (MNTC).
Serving
- UofL Researchers
- External-Academic
- External-Industry
Bioimaging Core Facility Rates
| Equipment/Process | Internal | External-Academic | External-Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor/hour | $72.00 | $101.00 | $115.00 |
| Ultramicrotome/min | $0.82 | $1.15 | $1.30 |
| Hitachi HT-7700 TEM/min | $1.23 | $1.73 | $1.97 |
| 3i Light Sheet Microscope/min* | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Light Sheet Data Analysis Work Station/min | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Batch Processes/Consumables | Internal | External-Academic | External-Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue Processor + Consumables** | $125.00 | $160.89 | $171.74 |
| Glutaraldehyde | $7.00 | $9.01 | $9.62 |
| Osmium Tetroxide | $7.00 | $9.01 | $9.62 |
| Paraformaldehyde | $6.00 | $7.72 | $8.24 |
| Lead Citrate | $25.00 | $32.18 | $34.35 |
| TEM Grid | $3.00 | $3.86 | $4.12 |
| Grid Box | $7.00 | $9.01 | $9.62 |
| Forceps | $45.00 | $57.92 | $61.83 |
Core Acknowledgement
Researchers are strongly encouraged to acknowledge the use of this core facility in publications and presentations. Doing so documents the role of shared infrastructure in advancing UofL research and supports the core’s continued operation and growth.
Consider using the suggested language below when making acknowledgements in your work:
This [publication, project, or research] was made possible, in part, by the Micro/Nano Technology Center Bioimaging Core [RRID: SCR_028479] at the University of Louisville and KY INBRE (P20GM103436).
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