Basic Sciences
Cell Biology and Human Anatomy
Electron Microscopy Facility
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The Tupper Hall Tissue/Cellular EM Facility provides tissue and cellular sample preparation, embedding, sectioning, and immunoprocessing for visualization of cellular ultrastructure and nanoparticle characterization using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The core also has the capability for paraffin embedding and sectioning for light microscopy.
Equipment
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Transmission Electron Microscope
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High Pressure Freezer
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Critical Point Dryer
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Microtome
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Sputter Coater
Rates
For non-UC researchers please contact Brad Shibata for external rates.
UC Rates |
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Imaging |
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| TEM/hr (self-assisted) | $76 |
Services |
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| TEM/SEM Prep per sample | $100 |
| Thick Sectioning/resin block | $96 |
| Thin Sectioning/resin block | $126 |
| Negative Staining (self-assisted) | $30 |
Training/Assisted Service |
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| SRA 4 time/hr | $169 |
Equipment |
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| Ultramicrotome/hr | $10 |
| Critical Point Dryer | $31 |
| Sputter Coater | $30 |
| Glow Discharge | $15 |
Supplies |
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| Karnovsky’s Fixative/ml | $2 |
| Large SEM Stubs | $2 |
| Small SEM Stubs | $0.50 |
| SEM Carbon Tabs | $0.25 |
| SEM Stub Box | $3 |
| Coated Grid | $3 |
EM Facility Primary Contact
Brad Shibata
1429J Tupper Hall
Davis, CA 95616
Davis Campus