Department of Biology

The Microscopy lab provides access to microscopy equipment and image processing resources. The lab’s core mission is enhance research capabilities and provide an environment that promotes undergraduate and graduate students research

For access to department calendars including conference rooms, microscopes, autoclaves, and greenhouses, e-mail bio@uncg.edu

Lab Equipment

All-in-One Fluorescence Microscope – Keyence BZ-X710

• Available objectives:
  Position 1: PlanApo 2x/0.10 Infinity/WD 8.5
  Position 2: PlanApo 10x/0.45 Infinity/WD 4
  Position 3: PlanApo 20x/0.75 Infinity/WD 1
  Position 4: S PlanFluor ELWD 40x/0.60 Ph2
• Available filters:
  Channel 1: GFP
  Channel 2: TxRed
  Channel 3: DAPI
  Channel 4: Brightfield/Phase contrast
  (Available upon request: Cy5)

Confocal/Widefield Microscope – Nikon AXR

Objectives

1. 10X, NA 0.45, air CFI60 Plan Apo Lambda D, W.D. 4.0mm, FOV 25mm, DIC
2. 20X, NA 0.80, air, CFI60 Plan Apo Lambda D, W.D. 0.80mm, FOV 25mm, DIC, spring loaded
3. 40x, NA 0.95, air, CFI60 Plan Apo Lambda D, W.D. (with correction collar) 0.17- 0.25mm, FOV 25mm, DIC, spring loaded
4. 100x, NA 1.45, oil, CFI60 Plan Apo Lambda D

Excitation

• 4 Line 405/488/561/640 Laser Unit for point-scanner
• D-LEDI for eyepiece and camera

Detection

• 4CH Hybrid GaAsP and PMT Detection for point-scanner
• ORCA Fusion BT sCMOS

Incubation

• Heat and CO2 available

Analysis Software

• NIS-Elements software on supplied PC
• Fiji

Booking Lab

To schedule training and time in the lab, please contact Lee Griffin by calling 336.334.4976, or email.

Lab Fees

Location

Sullivan Building – Room 353

Facility contacts
John Tomkiel Dean
Zhenquan Jia
Nick Ader

Questions
Lee Griffin
(336) 334-4976