Electron Microscopy Laboratory

Overview of Services

The Electron Microscopy Laboratory offers the tools and technical expertise for research and training in microscopy with both light and electron microscopes. We maintain and operate electron microscopes (TEM and SEM with EDS), a confocal laser scanning microscope, and the ancillary equipment needed for the preparation of specimens for EM and other microscopy. Our multiple light microscopes encompass optics for bright-field, phase-contrast, differential-interference, and fluorescence imaging.

Technical Services:

• Microscope operation—full operation of all electron and light microscopes.
• Specimen preservation by chemical and microwave-enhanced fixation.
• Specimen embedment in media suitable for TEM or light microscopy.
• Critical-point-drying of specimens for SEM.
• Metal coating of specimens by evaporative or sputter technology.
• Consulting on techniques of microscopy

Leadership

Emma Perry, Ph.D. Microscopy Lab Manager 207-581-2566   emma.perry@maine.edu	Megan Tardif  Assistant Director of Finance for CORE, Interim Co-Director of CORE 207-581-1225  megan.tardif@maine.edu
Shane Moeykens Member of the Leadership Team, Interim Co-Director of CORE 207-581-3399 shane.moeykens@maine.edu

 

Location and hours of operation

Hours	Location
Monday - Friday  8 AM - 4:30 PM	11 Murray Hall University of Maine Orono, ME 04469

 

Links and Resources

1. Electron Microscopy Core Website

Contacts

Name	Role	Phone	Email	Location
Emma Perry	Microscopy Laboratory Manager	207-581-2566	emma.perry@maine.edu	11 Murray Hall

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