Morphology Module

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Abstract

Morphology Project Summary/Abstract The Morphology Module has three primary functions. First, the module provides technical assistance for light, electron, and confocal microscopy. Services include: paraffin, methacrylate, epoxy, and frozen sectioning; and complete transmission electron microscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy services. Second, the module is an equipment resource, housing a new laser microdissection system, two confocal microscopes, automated histology and electron microscopy tissue processors, ultramicrotomes, cryostats, various fluorescence and phase microscopes, and scanners and printers to process digital images. Third, the module provides consultation for various histology, electron microscopy and microscopy procedures and troubleshooting, and training on all microscopes.

Key facts

NIH application ID
10244895
Project number
5P30EY003790-40
Recipient
SCHEPENS EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Principal Investigator
Pablo Argueso
Activity code
P30
Funding institute
NIH
Fiscal year
2021
Award amount
$240,893
Award type
5
Project period
1981-08-01 → 2022-08-30