Analytical Cytology Core Facility

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1. Resource Description

   "The Analytical Cytology Core Facility provides assistance in the designing of protocols and the use of sophisticated, well maintained and supervised equipment. Each microscope is equipped with software for image analysis, image processing and printing of digital images. Service contracts are maintained on each of the microscopes. Computers and software are regularly upgraded. Confocal workshops are held regularly to familiarize users with new techniques and new protocols." "The specific aims of the Analytical Cytology Core Facility (ACCF) are: 1. to train users in the design of protocols, the fixations, sectioning, cryofixations, immunolocalizations, the use of the Zeiss EM-10, the Zeiss Axioskop epifluorescence microscope and the Zeiss Pascal scanning confocal microscope with image analysis and image processing, 2. to support new faculty in realizing their research objectives that utilize microscopy, 3. to support the productivity of the Infectious Diseases and Immunology unit, the Toxicology unit, the Neuroscience/Metabolic Disorders unit, the Statistical Consulting Laboratory and the Bioinformatics unit by assisting faculty, undergraduate, masters, doctoral and postdoctoral students in advancing biomedical research, 4. to maintain and upgrade equipment and expertise and; 5. to provide core services anticipating self-sustaining maintenance of the core facility."

2. Additional Name

   ACCF

3. Contact

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4. Contact

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5. Affiliation

   00000134-a959-ce9c-bfc0-fe9780000000

6. Website(s)

   http://science.utep.edu/bbrc/General/analytical-cytology

7. Director

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