Access

To access LMOA resources, new users must schedule a hands-on training with one of the LMOA team members. Please contact the LMOA team in person or send an email to lmoa@uc.pt to schedule a training date when your samples are ready.

• Users can schedule training with LMOA-UC team only. Users will not train other users under any circumstance. Any violation of this rule will result in forfeit of facility privileges for both parties.
• Additional training is available for those who want/need it.

Access to the facility rooms and the equipment calendars will be activated only upon completion of training sessions.
Your access codes and passwords are yours alone and are not to be shared with anyone. You and your P.I. will be held responsible for any use or misuse of the facility via your access codes or passwords.

Booking Rules: Sign-up calendar for all the LMOA-UC instruments is available through the online booking platform Agendo: https://cnc.agendo.science/. If you are not registered in the booking platform, please do it in the login page.

- Before using an equipment, users must have a valid reservation in the booking platform.

- Users must always use their own reserved time and should not use another user account to book time in a microscope. Using a microscope without a reservation is strictly prohibited.

- You may schedule equipment up to 15 days in advance, starting at midnight.

- During working hours (8:00 to 20:00) users are allowed to book a maximum of 4 hours per day (12 hours per week) per system. Overnight (20:00 to 8:00) and weekends/”holidays” booking is not restricted. Exceptions to these rules require approval from Luisa Cortes.

- Sign-up is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

- Once a booking is made, cancellation can only be made until 6h before the booking time. THE ONLY EXCEPTION TO CANCEL AFTER THE 6 HOURS PERIOD IS FOR LIVE CELL IMAGING.

- Any reserved microscope not used for 1 hour after the start of the slot, and this without justification, will be available for other users.

- If you finish early, contact the next person signed up and the MICC team.

- Sanctions will be considered for users accumulating non-used slots and frequent cancelations.

- Sign-up slots may be cancelled at any time to schedule needed maintenance or repairs. As much warning as possible will be given, but occasionally, there will be no warning period.

Time on LMOA-UC equipment is billed. [Usage fees are based on running cost of the platform].

Users should always use the Turn ON and Turn OFF hardware protocols.

Only lab coats are allowed to use in the microscope rooms. Gloves are not permitted because the microscopes are considered 'clean'.

• In the event of an emergency (e.g. fire, leaks), please act calmly and ensure your own personal safety first. Shut down all running equipment, cover equipment if possible, and exit the building.
• Notify LMOA team immediately or phone Luisa Cortes (961353991) and/or call 112.
• These rules and regulations are subject to change at any time by the LMOA team.

If you find a problem with a equipment or evidence of incorrect usage, immediately contact the LMOA team.