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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 August 31, 2026, 12:30 - 2:00 pm in room 251 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).
SEM
Our scanning electron microscope is currently unavailable until further notice. If you have questions please reach out to Yuri or Andrea.