News & Events

Zeiss LSM 900 with AI Sample Finder – New to BMC

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 – A New addition to BMC

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.

Axio Scope A1

Several BMC users have expressed a need for a basic wide-field microscope capable of taking bright field (color and DIC) and fluorescence images for their routine research.  So, we have added a new system to the Core in Room# 164. Axio Scope A1

UltraMicroscope II (light sheet)

We have installed a LaVision Biotec UltraMicroscope II, a light sheet fluorescence microscope, in Room #164 at BMC. It’s capable of imaging large optically cleared samples at 488 nm, 561 nm, 640 nm and 785 nm excitation wavelengths.

ImageXpress Micro Confocal Microscope

A high-content imaging and analyzing system has been added to room 167.

LSM 880 Confocal Microscope

LSM 880 Confocal system with an upright microscope stand has been added to the BMC.

Kandasamy’s Schedule at BMC

Core Director’s schedule has changed

BMC’s Award Winning Images!

Images from BMC that won awards or recognition!