Electron Microscopy Center

Department of Biology

Northeastern University

Boston, MA 02115

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The Electron Microscopy Center was created in 1974 as a central university facility with the mission of research and education in microscopy. The Electron Microscopy Center is housed in a recently renovated laboratory complex consisting of six research rooms located in the Mugar Life Sciences Building on Northeastern's Boston campus. The Center has both transmission and scanning electron microscopes and the necessary accessory equipment for ultrastructural research, including darkrooms, ultramicrotomes, critical point processing and a sputter coating apparatus. The laboratory is used by faculty, post-doctoral associates, and graduate and undergraduate students to pursue questions in structural cell biology. The Center also conducts tours for various school groups including demonstrations of how the electron microsopes operate.

 

Scanning electron micrograph of a marine diatom.

 

A course in Biological Electron Microscopy (Bio 3601) is offered yearly in conjunction with the Department of Biology, as well as a course on Scanning Electron Microscopy. Occasionally we offer workshops on various specialized techniques including morphometry and immunocytochemistry.

 

Scanning electron micrograph of red blood cells.

 

The Electron Microscopy Center also provides a full range of services in electron and light microscopy from photomicrography to tissue preparation and micrograph production. Our clients range from area universities and medical schools to biotechnology companies. Please contact us by e-mail or voice at 617-373-3075 to discuss your project or future electron microscopy needs.

Daniel C. Scheirer, Ph.D., Director and Associate Professor of Biology.

William H. Fowle, M.S., Laboratory Coordinator.

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• Northeastern University Home Page
• Department of Biology Home Page