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OIVM Core Microscopy Methods

The following types of microscopy are available through the Optical Imaging and Vital Microscopy Core facility. View information on each below:

Fluocells image

Fluorescence Microscopy

Learn more about the cornerstone of our imaging capabilities that can be used with a wide array of sample types.

LightSheet Microscopy

Learn more about how this novel 3D imaging technology can provide more insight into cleared whole mounts.

confocal image

Confocal Microscopy

Learn more about how our confocal microscopes can improve your fluorescence images.

Multi-Photon image

Multi-Photon Microscopy

Learn more about how our 2-Photon microscopes can help you see deeper into intact tissue.

microCT Image of Mouse Embryo

µCT (Micro Computed Tomography)

Learn more about how μCT technology can generate 3D images from unlabeled samples.

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OPT (Optical Projection Tomography)

Learn more about how our custom built OPT solutions provide fast optical sectioning for biological specimens.

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Cullen Building 113A/114A
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Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
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Contact OiVM

Phone 713–798–6486
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