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Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Established: 2007

https://www.ukri.org/councils/stfc/

Location: Swindon, United Kingdom

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ROR ID: https://ror.org/057g20z61

CrossRef Funder ID: 501100000271

ISNI: 0000 0001 2237 5485

WikiData: Q1669366

2 Core Facilities:

1 Service Outside the Institution

1 Consult Outside the Institution

Science and Technology Facilities Council Central Laser Facility OCTOPUS Microscopy Core FacilityRRID:SCR_027515

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RRID:SCR_027515

Description:

National imaging facility that offers access to single molecule imaging, confocal microscopy, superresolution imaging, light sheet microscopy, optical trapping and cryoscanning electron microscopy. Offers expert guidance and advice for light and electron microscopy experiments alongside advanced instruments for fluorescence and electron microscopy.

This facility does not provide services outside its institution

This facility does not consult outside its institution

Last updated:

10/09/2025

Octopus

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Contact Info:

Robert Lees

Research Complex at Harwell

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory

Didcot, OX11 0FA - United Kingdom

https://www.clf.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/Octopus-new.aspx

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Description:

A facility providing expert advice and guidance for collaborative research projects involving the use of fluorescence and electron microscopy. Access to advanced fluorescence and electron microscopes for external users after a peer-review process. Guidance and criteria for applicants can be found on the call website: https://www.clf.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/Access-to-Octopus-and-Ultra.aspx

This facility provides services outside its institution

This facility provides consulting outside its institution

Last updated:

10/09/2025