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iLAB - Microscopy and Bioimaging Lab

The iLAB enables studies to identify functional, mechanistic, morphological and ultrastructural changes in cells and tissues, and to characterize biomaterials and nanoparticles for the development of therapies and diagnostic strategies.

Websitehttps://www.uc.pt/ilab/
E-maililab@fmed.uc.pt

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Access to Widefield and Confocal Microscopes

 Widefield Microscope with LED-based system (UV 385/30 nm, B 469/38 nm, G 555/30 nm, Y 590/27 nm, and R 631/33 nm) Scanning Confocal Microscope with 4 laser units (Diode 405 nm; Argon/2: 458, 488, 514 nm; DPSS: 561 nm and HeNe: 633 nm)
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Microscopy Analysis by Light or Electron Microscopy

 Observation and analysis of live or fixed samples.
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Microscopy Course

 Theoretical and practical training in optical and/or electron microscopy
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Sample Processing for Electron Microscopy

 The iLAB performs and provides the required materials and equipments necessary for sample processing for electron microscopy including fixation, dehydration, resin embedding and ultramicrotomy.
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