Optical Imaging Core

Overview of Services

The OIC offers imaging services on six microscopy systems: (1) a Leica SP8 3X STED Super-Resolution Microscope, (2) a Nikon AXR Confocal Microscope, (3) a Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope, (4) Nikon A1R Upright Confocal Microscope, (5) Bruker Two Photon and (6) 3i Lattice Sheet Imaging. Imaging techniques available through the core now include: super resolution microscopy, long-term live cell imaging, two-photon/intravital microscopy, spinning disk confocal imaging, deconvolution, fluorescence spectral detection,  FRAP, calcium imaging, and lightsheet imaging. Investigators can maintain and grow live cells in a culture room equipped with biosafety cabinets, hypoxia and CO2 incubators (Room 2081).

Covid-19 Protocols

CLEANING EXPECTATIONS

• Wash and sanitize hands after entering equipment rooms and again before leaving.
• Soap and paper towels will be provided in 2073/2081.
• Prior to use please wipe down all washable surfaces with 70% ethanol soaked Kimwipes – prevent aerosolizing settled virus.
• Do not spray directly onto the microscopes.
• Clean all surfaces touched again at the end of your session.
• Pay special attention to eyepieces and the front body of the scopes that is being breathed on.
• We discourage the use of gloves to prevent a false sense of security.
• Clean all door handles inside and out prior to leaving the area.

SOCIAL DISTANCING EXPECTATIONS

• Users are asked to flip door occupancy signs whenever entering or leaving equipment rooms.
• Please share your contact information in reservation comments box for other users to reach out during transition if needed.
• Only one user is permitted per microscope room.
• Consider entering a space vacated by the previous user at least 15 minutes after the beginning of their own reservation.
• By delaying entering a room, a user can lower his/her peronal risk of exposure by allowing potential aerosolized virus to settle or clear through air exchange.

Leadership

Lance Rodenkirch | Managing Director | 608.263.3248 | larodenk@wisc.edu

Matt Merrins | Faculty Director

Location and hours of operation

Links and Resources

1. Optical Imaging Core Website

Contacts