Advanced Imaging Resource (AIR)

The IGC Advanced Imaging Resource (AIR) supports imaging ranging from model organisms through to subcellular structures utilising cutting edge imaging tools and technologies, and works together with ESRIC to provide access to super-resolution optical imaging platforms. Microscopes include confocal, spinning disk confocal, multiphoton, super-resolution, widefield and high content imaging systems, with dedicated image analysis specialist support available. 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.

  • MRC Institute of Genetics & Cancer,
    The University of Edinburgh,
    Western General Hospital,
    Crewe Road,
    Edinburgh EH4 2XU
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Zeiss WidefieldsBoth ✔✔Deconvolution
Nikon AX ConfocalInverted✔✔✔✔High speed imaging capabilities
Dragonfly Spinning Disk ConfocalInverted✔✔✔✔SRRF, Cleared Sample Capabilities
Nikon TI2 WidefieldInverted✔✔✔✔Conditional Imaging
Nikon SIM/SORAInverted✔125nm resolution possible
Nikon N-STORM 5Inverted✔✔✔✔TIRF, Phase-contrast, 3D PALM & STORM
Oblique Plane Microscope✔✔Cleared Sample capabilities, Homebuild
Leica StellarisInverted✔✔✔FCS,FLIM, FRET
Zeiss Axioscan✔Slidescanner
Evident SpinRInverted✔✔✔✔
Evident MultiphotonInverted✔✔✔Confocal, SHG, CARS, TCSPC-FLIM, Run by specialist
Leica Laser Capture Microdissection7Upright✔✔✔✔Capable of Spatial Proteomics
Leica Thunder MacroscopeUpright✔✔✔Whole organism imaging
  • Definiens
  • Huygens
  • ICY
  • Imaris
  • MATLAB
  • Omero
  • R Studio
  • SymPhoTime
  • Volocity
  • Super-resolution imaging processing
  • Assisted imaging sessions
  • Remote imaging by facility staff
  • Access to tissue-culture facilities
  • Access to incubators
  • Access to dissecting microscope