Beatson Advanced Imaging Resource (BAIR)

BAIR have a wide range of specialised microscopes that provide users with the flexibility to approach their research using a diverse range of applications. Microscopes include a variety of confocal and widefield systems, super-resolution systems, high-content screening, in vivo imaging systems, and equipment for advanced techniques such as TIRF, FLIM/FRET and Multiphoton imaging. Explore some of the systems and resources they offer users below, and be sure to check out their website for full details and the most up-to-date information.

  • Beatson Institute for Cancer Research,
    Garscube Estate,
    Switchback Road,
    Bearsden,
    Glasgow,
    G61 1BD
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Zeiss 880 LSM Fast AiryscanInverted✔✔Confocal, FCS, FRAP, PA, FLIP, high speed imaging and cleared sample capabilities, Definite Focus System
Zeiss LSM 710 ConfocalUpright✔✔Cleared sample capabilities, Zeiss Quasar detector, spectral unmixing
Nikon A1R ConfocalInverted✔✔FRAP, PA, FLIP, galvo and resonant scanner, perfect focus system
Olympus FV1000 ConfocalInverted✔✔FRAP, PA, FLIP, Olympus Sim scanner, tornado scanning mode
Olympus BX51 WidefieldUprightFixed histology tissue and cells
Malvern Nanosight LM10UprightNanoparticle Tracking Analysis, Measures nanoparticles 0.01um-1um diameter
Leica Laser MicrodissectionUpright
Nikon Ti WidefieldInverted✔✔Phase contrast, perfect focus system, 3 microscopes available
Phasefocus VL21 WidefieldInverted✔✔Label-Free Ptychography, automated label-free imaging tracking
Incucyte Zoom WidefieldInverted✔✔✔Phase contrast, 3 systems, in incubator, high throughput
Incucyte S3 WidefieldInverted✔✔✔Phase contrast, in incubator, high throughput, Specialist analysis modules
Zeiss 880 LSM Multiphoton with AiryscanUpright✔✔✔Confocal, Multiphoton, SHG, cleared sample capabilities, definite focus system, spectral unmixing
LaVision TRIM MultiphotonInverted✔✔TCSPC-FLIM, SHG, FLIM-FRET
LaVision TRIM MultiphotonInverted✔✔✔TCSPC-FLIM, SHG, FLIM-FRET
Perkin Elmer Opera Phenix Spinning Disk ConfocalInverted✔✔High throughput analysis, robotic loading
Perkin Elmer Operetta WidefieldInverted✔✔High throughput analysis
Andor / Nikon Ti Spinning Disk ConfocalsInverted✔✔FD FLIM, Lambert Instruments FLIM Attachment (LIFA)
Nikon TE-2000 WidefieldInverted✔✔FD FLIM WF/TIRF, Lambert Instruments FLIM Attachment (LIFA), Perfect Focus System
PRIMO Alveole EpifluorescenceInvertedMicropatterning, hydrogel polymerization and microfabrication
Zeiss Elyra 7 Lattice SIMInverted✔✔3D PALM, Lattice SIM, Definite Focus System
  • ICY
  • Imaris
  • Omero
  • R Studio
  • Volocity
  • Fiji
  • Zen
  • Harmony
  • NIS Elements
  • Incucyte
  • Cell Profiler
  • Metamorph
  • Phasefocus
  • FlowJo
  • Assisted imaging sessions
  • Remote imaging by facility staff
  • Access to tissue-culture facilities
  • Access to incubators
  • Sample preparation