Research focus
- Innovative protocols for hydrated sample preparation, pushing methodological boundaries.
- Reducing toxicity in sample preparation for reliable findings and environmental sustainability.
- Cutting-edge cryogenic methods for preserving delicate biological specimens, enabling molecular-level investigations.
- Advanced Raman microscopy and spectroscopy methods including micromanipulation techniques
- State-of-the-art microfluidic systems for correlative microscopy, integrating multiple imaging modalities for comprehensive analysis.
Through this multifaceted focus, the facility contributes to advancements in sample preparation techniques, eco-friendly methodologies, and novel biological imaging approaches. Empowering researchers with the necessary tools and knowledge to unlock new frontiers in scientific discovery and deepen our understanding of the natural world.
Main capabilities
- Providing comprehensive user services in the preparation, imaging/analysis of biological samples, data analysis and interpretation of results for scientific publications
- Courses and training in related techniques
Sub-fields of facility activities
Instrumental and methodological developments in related fields
- Life-sciences (cell biology, microbiology, biotechnology)
- Plastics, polymers, hydrogels
- Chemistry and Pharmacology