Central Microscopy Research Facility
Director: Randy Nessler, BGS, MBA
Office: 81 EMRB
Phone: 1-319-335-8143
Randy-Nessler@uiowa.edu
The Central Microscopy Research Facility provides instrumentation and technical assistance to research programs, including the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, involving the use of scanning and transmission electron microscopy, light, confocal, and super resolution microscopy, and x-ray microanalysis.
The Central Microscopy Research Facility (CMRF) provides instrumentation and technical assistance to research programs involving the use of:
- Scanning electron microscopy
- Transmission electron microscopy
- Light microscopy
- Laser capture microdissection
- Confocal microscopy
- Cryo-techniques
- Elemental analysis
The facility also provides all solutions, supplies, and training necessary for investigators involving microtomy including:
- Specialized staining and embedding techniques
- Negative staining
- Metal coating
- Cryo-fixation
- Cryomicrotomy
- Enzyme-cytochemistry
- Immuno-cytochemistry
- Morphometry and
- Stereology
The CMRF serves both the experienced and novice investigator and provides training for those in need. Alternatively, CMRF staff can handle all or parts of a project.