ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SERVICES CENTER

· The Electron Microscopy Services Center, in Room 63-377 CHS, houses a JEOL 100CX transmission electron microscope. A Reichert Ultracut ultramicrotome is also available for use by trained personnel. (NOTE: The facility does not supply diamond knives; you must use your own).
· Services provided are fixation and embedding of specimens, thin sectioning, and use of the electron microscopes (with or without assistance), gold labeling, negative stain, and light microscopy of plastic embedded materials.
· The facility offers advice on appropriate preparatory procedures and other technical matters. Training and assistance in the use of the electron microscope is also offered.
· The Electron Microscopy Services Center Core Supervisor is Sirus Kohan, Ph.D., x68054, sakohan@ucla.edu. Please see him regarding use authorization and billing.

 

The following services are provided by the BRI Electron Microscope Core. For prices, questions, or consultation, contact the Core Supervisor, Sirus Kohan, Ph.D., sakohan@ucla.edu; 310-206-8054.

Services Provided

·  Electron Microscope Use
·  Embedding for Electron Microscopy
·  Sectioning/Staining
·  Consultation, Training, Assistance, and Project Development
·  Film Processing
·  Lab Use/Other Equipment