Dementia Research Institute
Our Dementia Research Institute houses state-of-the-art fluorescence microscopy systems.
Researchers can perform detailed studies of samples using spinning disc and laser-scanning confocals in addition to conducting large-scale screening approaches using a robot-assisted high-content screening platform.
Dedicated data-handling infrastructure and analysis software provides researchers with the tools to interrogate and analyse image data.
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Equipment
Name | Make/Model | Details |
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High-content fluorescence imaging platform | Perkin Elmer Opera Phenix | Automated, high-content fluorescence imaging system with widefield and confocal capabilities. High-NA water immersion objectives give high resolution and maximise photon harvest. sCMOS cameras provide a large field of view and the system features environmental control for live cell imaging. |
Laser scanning confocal | Leica SP8 | Laser scanning confocal microscope for high quality fluorescence imaging. Hybrid detectors and prism-based spectral optics enhance sensitivity. |
Spinning disc confocal | Zeiss Cell Observer SD. | A Yokagawa spinning disc head fitted to a Zeiss Examiner upright stand allows rapid and sensitive fluorescence imaging with optical sectioning and high image quality. |
Single cell analysis system | TaKaRa ICELL8 cx Single-Cell System. | Single cell system for the rapid isolation and analysis of large numbers of single cells. |
Get in touch
Andrew Jefferson
- jeffersona@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 (0)29 2251 0895
Location
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Hadyn Ellis Building
Maindy Road
CF24 4HQ