Microscopy and imaging facilities

We host a range of state-of-the-art microscopy facilities, and apply the latest advances in super-resolution imaging.

A researcher using an atomic force microscope

Biophysical Imaging Centre: AFM

Researchers in our atomic force microscopy facility specialise in imaging and force measurement on biological systems, from the sub-molecular level through to cells and tissue.

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Student taking sample to cryo-electron microscope

Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility

Our Cryo-Electron Microscopy Facility contains microscope suites for studying biological samples, including our state-of-the-art Arctica microscope.

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JEOL JSF7900F Scanning Electron Microscope

The Sorby Centre for Electron Microscopy

The Sorby Centre is a leading facility, delivering world-class research through the application of advanced electron and ion beam microscopy. The Centre’s capabilities provides, academic and industry researchers insight into the structure and chemistry of materials at the micro and nanoscale.

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Scanning Electron Microscope

Kroto Centre for High Resolution Imaging and Analysis

The Kroto Centre for High Resolution Imaging and Analysis is an advanced transmission electron microscopy facility set up to conduct research at the forefront of world-leading resolution. The centre houses the JEOL Z3100R05 “R005” 80-300kV transmission electron microscope, currently unique within the UK.

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A researcher in the optics laboratory

Biophysical Imaging Centre: Optics laboratory

In our optics laboratory, researchers develop new instruments for academic and industrial projects, which are tailored to the needs of our collaborators.

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STORM microscope in the Wolfson Light Microscopy Facility

Wolfson Light Microscopy Facility

An open access facility that offers a range of microscopes including confocal, widefield and deconvolution systems and more specialised systems for super-resolution and lightsheet microscopy.

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