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About Biomedical Microscopy Core

The University of Georgia Biomedical Microscopy Core (BMC) provides access to confocal, deconvolution, light sheet, super resolution and other optical microscope systems that are useful for multi-color imaging of live and fixed cells and tissue samples, and high-content screening.

This state-of-the-art microscopy facility serves UGA and external researchers by providing microscopy related expertise, training and assistance for advancing their projects on various model organisms. Additionally, BMC offers software packages on high-end workstations for image processing and analysis.

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Nikon Eclipse Ti2-E Live-Cell & Deconvolution Imaging System

A fully motorized Nikon Eclipse fluorescence microscope, with large field of view (25 mm), and 2D/3D deconvolution and tile imaging capabilities, is now available at BMC for use by the UGA research community. Moreover, the new system is ideal for fast long term live Cell imaging, and imaging of all colors from blue to NIR. …

Zeiss LSM 900 with AI Sample Finder

BMC users now have access to a Zeiss LSM 900 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope. This new system comprises an inverted Zeiss Axio Observer microscope stand, four laser lines, two GaAsP-PMT detectors, and an AI Sample Finder that automates sample placement, focus adjustment and quick identification of the relevant sample areas and overview image acquisition. LSM …

LSM 980 with Airyscan 2

We have added a Zeiss LSM 980 confocal microscope with Ariryscan 2 and Multiplex mode to BMC. The new system is capable of fast and gentle imaging of up to 5 colors (Blue, green, Red, Far-Red & NIR) and resolving structures up to 120 nm. It has both confocal and super resolution imaging capabilities. Moreover, …

Revised BMC Fees Structure

Following the recommendations of the BMC Advisory Committee, we have increased the fees for hourly and subscription use of BMC instruments and services from January 2022. Please check the website (Fees & Scheduling) or click the Title to find the revised rates.

BMC Operation and Safety Plan

BMC has resumed its full operation and it now offers training and all other imaging-related services to the whole user groups. For everyone’s safety, users are still advised to follow the CDC recommended safety regulations while at the Core Facility.

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