The Cellular Imaging Core (CIC) provides investigators with affordable access to state-of the-art microscopy and powerful image-analysis software. We offer free training and consultation services to achieve optimal images for individual research goals. Located mainly in Center for Life Sciences building, the core continuously explores new technologies, and has invested heavily in new equipment and image analysis software. We are committed to maintaining this core as a central resource for neuroscience research at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Instruments
Zeiss Lightsheet7
Zeiss LSM 980 w/ Airyscan 2 Laser Scanning Confocal
Leica TCS SP8 Confocal & STED One Super-resolution microscope
Olympus MPE-RS Multiphoton microscope
Zeiss LSM 700 Laser Scanning Confocal
Zeiss SteREO Discovery Dissecting Microscope
Nikon 80i Fluorescence Microscope with dry objectives
Nikon Ti Eclipse inverted microscope
CLARITY Clearing Station
Software
Imaris
Unauthorized Usage (unscheduled or untrained usage)
The Cellular Imaging Core (CIC) provides researchers access to our instruments. However, all researchers must:
1. be trained by core staff in operating the instrument in question
2. be trained by core staff in how to properly disinfect the instrument in question
3. report all usage of the instruments via an accurate booking on the iLabs calendar
Failure of any of these rules may be met with revoked access to core instruments.
Example Language for citing the core in your manuscript's acknowledgment section:
“We thank the IDDRC Cellular Imaging Core, funded by NIH P50 HD105351”