School of Life Sciences Imaging
School of Life Sciences Imaging (SLIM) provides cutting-edge imaging facilities to researchers across the University, as well as external collaborators.
SLIM encompasses 3 units, all under one consistent structure; the Advanced Microscopy Unit (AMU), Cell Signalling Imaging (CSI) and Super Resolution Microscopy (SRM).
Resources
SLIM provides access to state of the art microscopy comprising: 8 wide-field fluorescence (including edge detection and myography); 3 light microscopes; 2 TIRF microscopes; one two-photon microscope; 7 confocal microscopes (including 3 FCS) and one super resolution system. We also have equipment for high throughput/content screening; electron microscopy (2 TEMs, one SEM); a fully-equipped lab for histology and embedding/sectioning as well as a image analysis suite with workstations running Volocity, Huygens and ImageJ/Fiji.
Resources may be reserved via a web based booking system.
Expertise
The resources in SLIM are supported by a dedicated experienced team with many years expertise in project management, microscopy, image-analysis and sample-preparation
Seminars
SLIM runs a range of events given by both the SLIM team and selected external speakers.
Our regular lunchtime seminar series consist of short talks designed to communicate key microscopy concepts and practical advice.
We also run regular imaging workshops and lecture days.
Image gallery
SLIM runs regular image competitions and showcases users best images. See some of the images in our gallery.
Contact
For general enquiries and support for grant applications please contact the SLIM Directors, Seema Bagia and Robert Markus.
Contact and location information for the SLIM team.