Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): A JEOL 1230 TEM is equipped with a LaB6 gun, a Gatan Cryotransfer holder, and a Gatan Ultrascan digital camera. This instrument is used primarily for work requiring the cryostage and high resolution camera. Professor Melissa Jurica in MCD Biology manages the instrument. Contact microscopy specialist Ben Abrams for more information.

Specimen Preparation: Equipment is available for routine specimen preparation for light and electron microscopy. This includes a Sorvall MT-2B and an AO Ultracutultramicrotome, along with an LKB glass knife maker. There is also an SBT Model 590+ Tripod Polisher and an SBT Model 900 Grinder Polisher. Other equipment useful for general specimen preparation includes an Ultrascience 102S high purity glass still, a Pella3450 Microwave Tissue Processor, and a Denton DV 502 Vacuum Evaporator.