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Zeiss Axio Imager M2

Description

Now open to MultiPark is a Zeiss Axio Imager M2 system, which has been brought into the environment with the intention of serving as a large image acquisition system. Originally bought in 2012, the microscope was rarely used in the following decade as the purchasing lab moved away from Lund later that year. In 2023, the decision was made to bring the microscope into MultiPark as it was still in excellent quality and is a model still in production. Upgrades were then made to update the microscope’s cameras, computer, and software, and the system was made available for use starting early 2024.

The microscope is an upright system and equipped with a Zeiss ApoTome 2, which allows for imaging with structured illumination.

Using the system

Training

New users will need to undergo training before being allowed to use the system. To request training, please contact Megg at megg [dot] garcia-ryde [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se

Booking

Booking the system is done beforehand via an Outlook calendar.

At the system, users must fill in an entry in the log sheet.

Cost

There is currently no cost for using the system as all are welcome to try out the system during this startup phase to see whether it could be suitable for their experiments/projects.

Microscope specifications

Below are some details of the microscope's specifications:

Objectives
  • 5x
  • 10x
  • 20x
  • 40x
  • 60x
Filter cubes
  • DAPI
  • GFP
  • DsRed
  • Cy5: Ex BP 640/30, BS FT 660, Em BP 690/50
  • DIC
Cameras
  • Zeiss Axiocam 705 mono
  • Zeiss Axiocam 305 color
SoftwareZeiss Zen version 3.8

 

A computer screen shows an incomplete image of a section of mouse brain tissue that is currently being imaged by the microscope to the right of the computer screen
The Zeiss Axio Imager M2 system is currently set up in BMC B1155a.

Contact for training/access

Girl smiling with head tilted slightly

Megg Garcia-Ryde
Research engineer
Email: megg [dot] garcia-ryde [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se
Office: BMC B1128b

Responsible PI

Gunnar Gouras
Professor
Email: gunnar [dot] gouras [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se
Office: BMC B1123c