Nikon Imaging Center
UC San Diego
Mission
- To enhance basic research by providing access to state-of-the-art microscopy and imaging equipment
- To provide expert technical consultation and support in every step of the imaging process from sample preparation to data analysis and publication
- To provide training on light microscopy techniques and sample preparation for the UC San Diego community
- To bring innovative light microscopy and imaging techniques to UC San Diego researchers
- To enhance connections between UC San Diego and our local biotech and pharma partners
- To serve as a learning and demonstration center for our corporate partners and contributors
Contact
NIC Director
Address
Nikon Imaging CenterLeichtag 483
9500 Gilman Drive; Mail code 0694
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA 92093-0694
Website
Systems Available
High-Speed Large FOV Imaging System
View Components
- Ti2-E inverted microscope with PFS4
- 4-line epi-fluorescence and DIC
- Large format DS-Qi2 monochrome CMOS camera
- Large format DS-Ri2 color CMOS camera
- Stage top incubation
- NIS-Elements software
N-STORM/TIRF-SDC System
View Components
- Ti2-E inverted microscope with PFS4
- Localization-based super-resolution
- Motorized multi-angle TIRF
- CSU-X1 spinning disk confocal
- DMD module for photoconversion/activation
- Stage top incubation
- NIS-Elements software
C2 Point-Scanning Confocal System
View Components
- Ti2-E inverted microscope with PFS4
- LU-N4 four line laser unit (405nm, 488nm, 561nm, 640nm)
- High-senstivity GaAsP detectors (with tunable emission)
- NIS-Elements software
A1R HD-N-SIM Confocal Super-Resolution System
View Components
- Ti2-E inverted microscope with PFS4
- High-Definition, resonant point scanning confocal
- LU-NV six line laser unit
- Spectral unmixing
- Enhanced Resolution module for confocal
- Structured illumination-based super-resolution
- Stage top incubation
- NIS-Elements software
High Content Imaging System with Spinning Disk Confocal
View Components
- Ti2-E inverted microscope with PFS4
- Robotic plate loader
- High-speed linear motor stage
- X-Light V2 large format spinning disk confocal
- NIS-Elements HCA software
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