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The Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) Microscopy Core (RRID SCR_022373) is located in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Our facility houses thirteen light microscopes, a scanning electron microscope (SEM), and three image analysis workstations. We are open to the entire University of Pennsylvania community as well as to researchers from other institutions and companies in the area. Our services include assisted imaging sessions, in-depth training on our microscopes, and consultation on sample preparation or image analysis.
Announcements
Training Lecture
The next training lecture (which is required prior to training on any confocal microscope) will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026, 12:30 - 2:00 pm in room 253 KRB. Register for this session here. Further details on our training sequence may be found here (click on the + symbol for each category of microscope).
Bi-Monthly Core Image Analysis Workshops
- Introduction to Fiji for Beginners (second Tuesday of every other month): Due to the power outage on 3/10, our next workshop will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm in room 1101 KRB. Register here.