Dundee Imaging Facility | University of Dundee Skip to main content Skip to main navigation University of Dundee University of Dundee logo Search Menu Close close Study Subjects Undergraduate Postgraduate Short courses Distance learning courses Open days International information Scholarships Campus Discover Dundee Accommodation Students' union Virtual tours Facilities Locations Campus map Student blogs Research Research overview Postgraduate research Doctoral Academy Research centres and units Industry About About the University of Dundee Jobs People Academic schools Professional Services Policies and corporate information Support Collections Guides International student support IT support Student support services Contact us Contact us Live chat Messenger Phone Applicants Students Staff Alumni Parents Home Facilities Facility Dundee Imaging Facility We provide light and electron microscopy resources, with a central hub in Life Sciences and facilities in Science and Engineering and on the Ninewells campus. On this page Chevron pointing down Address Dundee Imaging Facility School of Life Sciences University of Dundee Dundee DD1 5EH Campus City Campus Group or department School of Life Sciences Available for external users Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your project with us The facility has a central hub in the School of Life Sciences, incorporating: light microscopy tissue imaging the Physics and Life Science (PaLS) lab image analysis sample preparation facilities We have an additional Light Microscopy facility at the Ninewells campus, School of Medicine and our Analytical Electron Microscopy facility is housed in the School of Science and Engineering. All of our technology is accessible by all staff in the University of Dundee on an equal basis. The facility is overseen by a cross-School Advisory Steering Group. Histology Our histology service supports users in all aspects of sample preparation and provides expert advice, training and practical support in a variety of histological techniques. As well as conventional paraffin wax histology we can also cut frozen thin and thick sections. Light microscopy The facility houses a range of advanced fluorescence imaging systems, all are equipped for live cell imaging. We cover a wide range of applications including multiwavelength 3D imaging of fixed material, live imaging of cells, tissues and embryos, FRAP, FRET, DNA damage and laser ablation. Widefield Deconvolution Microscopy (DeltaVision, Nikon and Zeiss) Laser Scanning Confocal and Multiphoton microscopy (Zeiss and Leica) Laser Micro- dissection (Zeiss) Total Internal Reflected Fluorescence Microscopy – TIRF (Nikon) Spinning Disk (Zeiss and Nikon) Time Correlated Single Photon Counting Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging – FLIM (Zeiss and Leica) Image analysis Imaging experiments are quantitative assays, so expertise in computational data analysis is a critical component of the Dundee Imaging Facility’s capabilities. We have a suite of 7 high performance PCs running a range of commercial and open source software supported by an Image Analyst. Our Image Analyst supports several complementary software platforms (Fiji/ImageJ, OMERO, Imaris, Volocity, CellProfiler, Zen, LAS X, Nikon Elements, RStudio) and provides expertise in many different analysis frameworks (including Java, Python, Matlab and R). Custom tools can be developed where required. Electron microscopy Our electron microscopes are housed in the School of Science and Engineering (Harris Building) and comprise: SEM - JEOL 2200FS with EDX JEOL - 1200 TEM. Support is available for complex techniques, including ultramicrotomy, immunogold labelling and x-ray micro analysis. A full range of sample preparation equipment is available for SEM and TEM Supporting your research If you’d like to find out more about how we can support your research, please get in touch to discuss your project further. All work with external clients is undertaken in accordance with our standard Terms & Conditions. People Dr Iain Porter Light Microscopy Specialist Dr Graeme Ball Image Analyst Dr Yongchang Fan Electron Microscopy Specialist Mr Ian Newton Senior technician Ms. Kirsten McLeod Senior Technician Dr Paul Appleton Manager of Dundee Imaging Facility Enquiries Dr Paul Appleton Manager of Dundee Imaging Facility +44 (0)1382 386027 plappleton@dundee.ac.uk Facility type Research facility Search Search Jobs Events Stories Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram University of Dundee Nethergate Dundee Scotland, UK DD1 4HN Contact the University of Dundee Disclaimer Accessibility statement Modern slavery statement Top Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096. © University of Dundee
