Advanced Light Microscopy (ALM)
The CEINGE Advanced Light Microscopy (ALM) Facility is a specialized centre offering comprehensive support for a wide range of advanced microscopy needs. It offers a state-of-the-art collection of microscopes and data analysis systems to help users select the most appropriate techniques for their objectives. The facility also provides expert assistance with experiment design, instrument use and managing the various needs related to results analysis.
EQUIPMENT
Super-resolution
- TCS SP8 STED 3x, Leica
- LSM 980 con Airyscan2, Zeiss
- Elyra 7, Zeiss
Mid/High-Throughput
- Cell Discoverer 7, Zeiss (automated microscope designed for imaging live cells for temp).
- Axioscan.Z1, Zeiss con colibri 7 (High-speed slide scanner in bright field and fluorescence).
Video
- LSM 980, Zeiss (CO2 e Temp controlled)
- Cell Discoverer 7, Zeiss (CO2 e Temp controlled)
Fluorescence
- Cell Discoverer 7, Zeiss
- Apotome.2, Zeiss (upright microscope)
- Stereomicroscope M205FA, Leica
- DMI4000B, Leica (invertited microscope)
- Axioscan.Z1, Zeiss with colibri 7
Analysis station
SERVICES
Users can take advantage of a sample preparation service for super-resolution and the optimization of bespoke immunofluorescence protocols for specific primary antibodies. The ALM Facility provides kits for visualizing mitochondria and lysosomes in living cells for studying cell proliferation and cell death. The facility also offers a variety of fluorescent secondary antibodies and different types of innovative plates for confocal microscopy. The ALM Facility also organizes training courses and seminars for internal users, teaching them how to use the available equipment and updating them on new methodologies in the field of microscopy.
CONTACTS:
Prof. Caterina Missero
e-mail: missero@ceinge.unina.it
Dr. Ludovica D'Auria
e-mail: daurial@ceinge.unina.it
Tel. 081 37 37 911
