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====== Inverted Wide-field Microscope ======

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===== Introduction =====

**The Neuroscience Integrated Microscopy Facility** is located on the sixth floor of the Medical School in room **E630D**. The system integrates a Zeiss Axiovert 405 microscope with software, computers and cameras. The software, **Metamorph** and **Metafluor**, is designed to support image acquisition, morphometric analysis, calcium ratio imaging, 3D reconstruction, and time lapse experiments. A recent upgrade including a **Bioptics Delta T4** stage and objective heater has greatly enhanced the live cell imaging and moviemaking capabilities of the system. QuickTime and AVI movies created in Metamorph can now be exported into PowerPoint presentations. For additional information and training, please contact Maryanne Pendergast at X2575.

===== ====== Personnel ====== =====



  * **Dr. Ben Strowbridge** \\ Associate Professor \\ x 6974 \\ [[bxs48@po.cwru.edu]]

   * **Maryanne Pendergast** \\ Training and Facility Manager \\ 368-2575 (office) \\ 216-224-8649 (cell)\\ [[mxp19@case.edu]]

===== Equipment =====

  * Zeiss  Axiovert 405M inverted microscope.
  * Mercury and Xenon arc light sources.
  * Princeton Instruments Micromax cooled ccd (digital) camera.
  * 35mm and 4x5 format cameras.
  * Numerous objectives with long and short working distances.
  * Metamorph version 4.6.6.
  * Metafluor version 3.0.

===== Policies =====

  * All users must be trained and approved for independent operation of the system by Maryanne. 
  * Everyone is expected to use and care for the equipment as demonstrated during the initial training session. Abuse of the system may result in the cancellation of user privileges; repair costs will be charged to the lab responsible for damages. 
  * Data is stored on Zip disks (100MB) and CDs. 
  * Sign up during the day is first come/ first serve and may be restricted to two half days per week during exceptionally busy times.
  * Sign-up should include user and PI names, time, and phone number.




===== Fees =====

^Widefield^
|  $15/ hr  |

===== Useful Links =====

Web site for Universal Imaging, Inc. \\ http://www.image1.com/

Web site for Carl Zeiss, North America \\
http://www.zeiss.com/us/