Monash Micro Imaging is a national imaging facility that offers world-leading expertise and training in advanced optical and electron microscopy (EM).
Our facility gives researchers access to the latest microscopes, as well as the expert instruction to tap into their full potential. We also enable researchers to carry out their own research imaging independently.
We offer training, research support and project development in the areas of:
- Optical and fluorescence microscopy
- Confocal microscopy
- Live cell imaging
- Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
- Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
- Cryo methods for tissue preparation
- Digital imaging and image analysis
Our two main labs – Bio EM and Advanced Optical Imaging – are located on the Clayton campus. We also operate external nodes in partnership with our leading health precincts (MHTP and AMREP).
Our services
- Microscopy training
Instrumentation, operation, research methodology - Research support
Experimental design and planning, project development (pilots) and data handling - Application development
Specimen prep and labelling techniques, imaging approaches and modalities, quantitative image analysis, image data visualisation, correlative microscopy - Cryo methods for tissue preparation
- Digital imaging and image analysis
- Project supervision and collaboration
- Live cell techniques
Our key technology
- Leica SP5 Confocal microscope with resonant scanner and high content screening capability
- Leica SP5 MultiPhoton Confocal microscope for deep tissue imaging
- Zeiss LSM780 Confocal microscope with high sensitivity GaAsP detectors and FCS capability
- Nikon C1 confocals on Upright and Invert microscopes
- Hitachi H7500 Transmission Electron Microscope
- Leica EMPact2 High Pressure Freezer
- Leica UC7/FC7 Cryo-ultramicrotomes
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Access details
You can access this facility via:
- Collaborative research
- Annual membership fee (on application)