Electron Microscopy Core Facility

The Electron Microscopy Core Facility in the University of Colorado School of Medicine is a multi-user/service facility which provides biological-biomedical researchers with instrumentation and image analysis on a recharge basis. We welcome investigators from all academic institutions and private sectors.

We offer full specimen preparation and imaging services. Our services include: specimen preparation for electron microscopy studies including negative staining, plastic embedding, ultramicrotome and immunogold. For more information, please contact the core director, Anza Darehshouri (anza.darehshouri@cuanschutz.edu).

Our Team

	Director: Anza Darehshouri, PhD Research Assistant Professor
	Electron Microscopist: Holland Hoogstad Research Assistant

Equipment/Resources

• Thermo Fisher Tecnai G² 12 BioTwin equipped with a side-mount XR80 (8mp) CCD AMT camera and a low-mount NS15B (15mp) sCMOS AMT Camera
• Leica Ultracut EM UC7 equipped with a Leica EM FC7 Cryo Chamber
• Pelco Glow Discharge Unit
• Carbon Evaporator
• Pelco UV Cryochamber

How to Start a Project

You can find us at https://cu.corefacilities.org/service_center/5859?tab=about.

To begin a new project, select the Request Services tab, click on “initiate request” button, enter necessary information, and hit "submit." As soon as we have your request, we will contact you to schedule a time to meet and discuss your project.

If you do not have an iLab account, you could complete the registration form on the sign-up page and receive a Welcome Email from iLab with login credentials.

User Fees

The Electron Microscopy Core Facility is a research instrumentation and service facility, open to state, university, and outside users. Instrument use and technician services are available on a recharge fee basis. Charges help defray costs of the service contract, maintenance, salaries and supplies.