The Electron Microscope Division was established in 1972, and the lab had the second TEM in Taiwan. The lab’s mission is to provide up-to-date knowledge on EM methods for cell biology and immunocytochemistry, in particular the use of cryogenic techniques. The staffs of The Electron Microscope Division are comprised of one research specialist and two research assistants. Their work is including: maintaining the equipments and the laboratory for sample preparation, microtomy, and various cryogenic methods; and training new users to make best use of our equipments and various techniques; and assisting users in choosing the right methods and protocols for their research; and supplying a range of reagents specific for the relevant EM methods and protocols. The facilities are composed of a transmission EM, a cryo scanning EM, various equipments related to EM sample preparation, and two flow cytometers. We have various techniques related to electron microscopy and provide the related services, including ultramicrotomy, negative staining, shadow casting, freeze substitution, freeze etching, immunogold labeling, cryoSEM, high pressure freezing, and etc.
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Activity Classification
Division
Division of Life Sciences
Category
Visits & Tours
Organizer
Target Audience
Age 12 and above
Instructions
Registration is required.
Contact
Hsieh, I-Chen
27871017
ichen@gate.sinica.edu.tw
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