The Electron Microscope Laboratory functions as an Electron Microscopy resource center for the Biology Department, other Departments within the University of Victoria, and external non-UVic personnel.
The EM Lab operates on a cost recovery basis.
The EM Lab is managed by Brent Gowen who has +30 years biological microscopy experience.
Jeol JEM-1011 Transmission Electron Microscope
Tungsten filament, up to 120 kV
Gatan Erlangshen 4k x 2.5K CCD camera
Hitachi S-3500N Scanning Electron Microscope
Tungsten filament, up to 30 kV
Variable Pressure
Secondary and Backscattered Electron Imaging
Oxford Instruments Link ISIS EDS X-Ray Microanalysis System on the S-3500N SEM
Ultramicrotomes
Leica Ultracaut UCT
Reichert Ultracut E
Leica EM KMR2 Knifemaker
Leica CPD 300 Critical Point Dryer
Polaron High Vacuum Evaporator
Carbon deposition electrode
Electrode for platinum, gold, etc deposition
Glow Discharge attachment
Rotary Table
JB-4 Microtome
Normal ancillary equipment associated with an Electron Microscope Laboratory
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University of Victoria Electron Microscopy Laboratory
Room 065 Cunningham Building Department of Biology
Victoria, BC, V8W 3N5
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