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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 Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 12:30 - 2:00 pm in room 252 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).
Special All-Day Image Analysis Workshop
Learn how to use Fiji for common image analysis tasks such as automated cell counting & measurements, colocalization measurements, and more in this full day, hands-on workshop. Day & time: Wednesday, June 17, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (with a 45-minute break for lunch). Location: room 252 KRB. NOTE: Registration is closed but if you would like to attend, email Andrea to have your name added to a waiting list.
Bi-Monthly Core Image Analysis Workshops
- Introduction to Fiji for Beginners (second Tuesday of every other month): Due to a conflict, our next workshop will take place on Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm in room 1101 KRB. Register here.
LifeCanvas Clearing System Demo
We are excited to be hosting the LifeCanvas SmartBatch+ tissue clearing system through July 14, 2026! If you've been thinking of clearing your tissue or organoids for confocal or lightsheet imaging, you might want to try this system out. Email Andrea Stout if you would like to clear some tissue.