A researcher using an atomic force microscope

Biophysical Imaging Centre

World class laboratories for atomic force microscopy and super-resolution optical microscopy instrument development.

Research spotlight

Find out how researchers at the University of Sheffield are using the latest advanced microscopy tools to shed new light on life and disease. Their expertise in atomic force, cryo-electron and optical microscopy have forged a unique centre of excellence.

Life under the microscope

Knowledge Exchange

Our Knowledge Exchange team is available to unite academic experts from the University of Sheffield's departments with colleagues from the public and private sectors, to develop new products, processes and services.

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We're part of the University of Sheffield's Imagine: Imaging Life project:

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A researcher using an atomic force microscope