Services
The VMCF Light Microscopy Unit (KONFMI) provides advanced microscopy equipment, expert guidance, and training for users aiming to perform high-quality imaging and analysis of biological samples. Our facility is dedicated to supporting research through state-of-the-art technology and personalized assistance. Our services are open to everybody.
- Access to advanced light microscopy systems (confocal, widefield, lightsheet, fluorescence microscopy, super-resolution microscopy, stereo-microscopy, high-end environmental chamber, injector)
- Access to advanced microscopy modalities (High Throughput Imaging, FRAP, FRET, FLIM, FCS & FCCS, TIRF, PALM, STORM, SIM, IRM, Two-Photon, SHG)
- Personalized user training and technical assistance
- Sample preparation and experiment design consultations
- Image processing and data analysis support
- Workshops and courses on microscopy techniques
- Preparation of paraffin-embedded samples
- 3D printing
Equipment
Wide-Field Fluorescence Microscopes:
- Nikon TiE2
- Zeiss Axioscan Z1
Stereo Microscopes:
- Zeiss Axiozoom V1
Confocal Microscopes:
- Leica TCS SP8
- Zeiss LSM880 NLO
Light Sheet Microscopes:
- Zeiss Lightsheet Z.1
Super-Resolution Microscopes:
- Zeiss Elyra PS.1
3D printers:
- Prusa MKII
Environmental Chambers:
- OKO-LAB
- Zeiss
- Pecon
Price
Pricing for individual services is determined by the current price list. Should you have specific questions regarding the pricing of your project, please feel free to contact us.
Reservations
To access equipment at the KONFMI facility, users must first complete a registration process and obtain training from our staff. Independent use of microscopes requires users to be familiar with and able to correctly set up Köhler illumination. Once registered and trained, users can reserve microscopes and other equipment via the online booking system. For assistance with registration, training, or reservations, please contact the facility administrators.
User’s workflow
- Read the VMCF’s Terms of Use
- Let us know your interest
- Register as a facility user
- Sign in to the booking system
- Enroll “General Welcome Meeting”
- Enroll in specific equipment training
- Do your research
- Cite VMCF in your publication