Confocal Microscopy Resources
The Department of Biology houses a Leica STELLARIS DMi8 confocal microscope to support a wide range of advanced imaging experiments. The scope is equipped with a fully motorized SuperZ galvo stage, white laser excitation, four high sensitivity HyD S detectors, and TauSense. Super resolution capacity is also equipped with a STELLARIS STED ONE 592 laser. The STELLARIS is part of a diverse range of confocal imaging capabilities in the department. Other confocal imaging needs are also supported by an onsite Olympus FV1000 and Thorlabs confocal microscopes that collectively contribute to the research and teaching missions of the Department of Biology.
Two-photon Microscopy Resources
The Biology Department’s 2 photon imaging facility is a research training space where students gain access and training with the latest imaging technology.
2 Photon microscopy is an advanced imaging tool that uses infrared laser light to illuminate live or fixed tissue at depths not possible using standard microscopy techniques. The 2 photon imaging facility in the Department of Biology houses four 2 photon microscopes for structural and functional imaging of fixed and live nervous system tissue. The Facility is run on 2 tunable class 4 lasers that supply light to the four specialized scopes. The microscopes are configurable to image from a variety of organisms including fruit flies and zebrafish.
Courses: Undergraduate students participating in neuroscience related research have opportunities through the Neuroscience Capstone course and independent research courses.
