University of New England
Contact Info:
Peter Caradonna
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
https://www.une.edu/research/cobre/histology
Grants and Identifiers:
RRID: RRID:SCR_017885
Instrumentation:
Other Equipment
Histology Equipment: -Leica Autostainer XL -Leica RM2265 automated microtome -Leica CM1950 cryostat -Leica CM1900 cryostat -Leica VT1200S vibrating microtome -American Optical 860 sliding microtome w/ Peltier freezing stage -Sakura VIP-E automated tissue processor -Sakura TEK5 embedding center Imaging Equipment: -ThorLabs Bergamo II multiphoton excitation microscope w/ Insight X3 dual-emission laser -Leica TCS SP5 laser scanning confocal microscope (UV, Ar, 561, 633 laser lines; 3 PMTs and 1 HyD detector) with resonant scanner, Tokai Hit stage top incubator -Asylum Cypher ES atomic force microscope -Keyence BZ-X710 digital epifluorescent/brightfield microscope -Leica DM2500 epifluorescent/brightfield microscope with Stereologer image analysis software -Nikon E800 epifluorescent/brightfield microscope -Nikon E400 brightfield dual-headed microscope -Leica MZ6 dual-headed stereomicroscope
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Description:
The Histology and Imaging Core at UNE (part of the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence for the Study of Pain and Sensory Function) is a comprehensive histology and light microscopy facility offering technical expertise and consultation services to UNE researchers and the broader academic & commercial research community. We offer a full range of histology services including cryo, paraffin, and plastic embedding & sectioning, routine/special stains and IHC optimization. Our imaging services span basic brightfield and epifluorescence to laser scanning confocal and 2-photon excitation microscopy. We offer slide scanning/digitization services using our Olympus VS200 slide scanner. Please contact Peter Caradonna (pcaradonna@une.edu) for further inquiries.
