Integrated Microscopy
Equipment and Service Updates
NEW Spinning Disk Confocal System (April 2024): Nikon CSU-W1 spinning disk confocal with 7-laser lines and optional chlorophyll, materials surface reflectance, and live cell incubation capabilities.
NEW Critical Point Dryer (Aug 2024): Tousimis 931.GL Supercritical Autosamdri for Biological sample preparation of both large and small samples for SEM.
NEW VISIUM Staining Service (2023-24): IF and H&E staining and imaging services for Visium CytAssist.
NEW Image Analysis Software Suite (Spring 2024): Includes Imaris AI full package, Image Pro AI with full cell biology and materials protocols for instant analysis, and Nikon GA3.
CONTACT: Biotron_microscopy@uwo.ca
Booking
Current Clients
Those individuals who have been authorized are required to pre-book instruments before coming to the facility through our Calcium Calendar. For instructions on how to use the Calcium calendar, please contact biotron_microscopy@uwo.ca.
All users of the Integrated Microscopy laboratory are to review the Standard Operating Procedures.
New Users:
All new users should contact biotron_microscopy@uwo.ca to start their registration process. New users, whether they are engaging in fee-for-service, remote analysis, or onsite training and microscopy need to complete these 2 forms in full and submit them to the email above:
The confidentiality agreement
The microscopy new client registration. This must be signed by the supervisor and have a speedcode or billing information.
New users who will be working onsite in the lab will also need:
- Provide us with copies of your WESTERN safety certificates below. These must be from Western and not the affiliated hospitals or other work sites. To provide proof of training please go to https://www.uwo.ca/hr/learning/required/reporting.html
- Laboratory Safety/Waste Management (within past 3 years)
- Biosafety (within past 3 years)
- WHIMS (within past 3 years)
- Health and Safety Awareness for Workers or Supervisors (good for life)
- Nikon confocal users need full Laser Safety Training
- A virtual orientation to the facility via Zoom (20 minutes)
- An onsite safety tour (5 minutes)
- Specific instrument or method training
Once this has all been completed, you will be given access to the booking calendars for independent or assisted use of the facility.
If your analysis includes the use of biological substances please complete the Biological Agents Assessment Form (PDF, 71KB)