Edinburgh Electron Microscopy Lab

The EM facility provides both scanning and transmission EM and sample preparation. Steve Mitchell provides specimen preparation and training/advice in TEM and SEM techniques and use.  He handles a diverse set of samples ranging from soft tissues such as nerve and fish gills to hard tissues such as toe nails, horse hoof and teeth. 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.

MicroscopeTimelapseMultipositionClass I PathogenOther features  
JEOL JEM 1400 Plus TEM
Hitachi S-4700 FESEMCryo-SEM
  • Assisted imaging sessions
  • Access to dissecting microscope
  • Sample preparation