The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers reservations/rentals on certain pieces of equipment to aid students, faculty and staff who are conducting research. Some equipment may also be available for external users based upon special request - please see instructions below. Training is required before equipment use.
Tunnel Lab Confocal/Two Photon Microscope
The Department of Biomedical Engineering operates a shared multiphoton/confocal microscope for use by both internal UT Austin users and external users beyond the 40 acres. Requests for reservations should be made at least 24 hours in advance, Monday through Friday, between 8:30AM - 4:30PM.
For external rentals by interested parties outside of UT Austin, please contact Carlos Alonso.
Specifications:
- Bruker (previously Prairie Technologies) Ultima IV
- Upright microscope with capabilities for intra vital imaging
- Four multiphoton imaging channels used with excitation from the tunable femtosecond laser (690–1040nm; MaiTai HP, Spectra Physics)
- Three confocal imaging channels used with excitation from four selectable laser lines (405nm, 488nm, 561nm, 643nm)
- Resonant scanners for video rate imaging
- Automated specimen stage with large scan range
- Integrated epifluorescence
- High-speed shuttering via Pockel cell scanning
Rates:
- *Unassisted users: $45/hr
- *Assisted users: $80/hr
*Listed fees are for UT Austin employees or students only. For rates for external users, please contact Carlos Alonso.
Training:
- Training (even for assisted users) is required for first-time users.
- We also recommend training even for experienced users who are performing an unfamiliar operation.
Warning: This system includes several lasers and may be hazardous if used improperly or by untrained personnel. Before reserving this microscope, you are required to complete laser safety training (OH304). By requesting to use this microscope, you acknowledge that you have received that training and assume all risks associated with using this microscope.
Seidlits Lab Leica SP8 Confocal Microscopy
The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers a Leica SP8 Confocal Microscopy for use ONLY by internal UT Austin users. Requests for reservations should be made at least 24 hours in advance, Monday through Friday, between 8:30AM - 4:30PM.
Specifications:
- 405, 488, 563, 647nm excitation wavelengths
- 4 PMT
- Objectives are 4x, 10x, 40x, and 63x
- Equipped with an Ibidi live cell imaging chamber with temperature and tri-gas regulation
Rates:
- All users: $45/hr
Training:
- Training to use this equipment is required from the Seidlits lab prior to your reservation time.
