Confocal Microscope

The advantage of confocal microscopy over traditional fluorescence microscopy is the ability to optically section through the preparation. The purpose of the facility is to make confocal technology available to the NU community and to train researchers in the use of this equipment.

Affiliation:
College of Arts and Science, Department of Neurobiology and Physiology, in collaboration with the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Cellular Biology.

Location:
Hogan Hall, Room 4-130
2153 North Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208-3500

Contact:
Robert Holmgren, Director & Professor, BMBCB
phone: 847-491-5460
e-mail: r-holmgren@northwestern.edu

Lab technician phone: 847-491-2868, 847-491-5010

Available Equipment:
Bio-Rad MRC 600 Confocal Microscope
Vay Tek Deconvolution Microscope

Fee Schedule:
Training: $120
Contract work: $36/hour
Hourly charge for bio-rad confocal: $10