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Transmission Light Microscopy

Although this technology was invented over 400 years ago, it dominated the field until early 1980s and is still a very useful tool for biomedical research.

Applications:

Imaging of stained cells or tissue sections; DIC and phase contrast allow imaging of non-stained objects; histochemistry reveals intracellular enzymatic activity; immunohistochemistry localises antigens; simple microscopy serves as the initial step (rapid and economical) for all microscopic projects.

Services:

Image Acquisition

Light penetrating through the sample will be partially absorbed and detected by CCD camera.

Transmission Light Microscopy Assisted Session

One-off session for external users who wish to acquire and process top quality images for publications but who do not require a training course.       

Image Analysis

Post-acquisition image processing, analysis and storage are at least as important as the acquisition.   

Transmission Light Microscopy Training

A 2 hour 'hands on' training course will introduce you to the basic principles of fluorescent microscopy and skills in image acquisition, processing and storage based on your individual requirements.

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Contact:

• Dr Dimitri Scholz, Director of Biological Imaging
• T: (+353-1) 716 6736
• E: dimitri.scholz@ucd.ie

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