Light sheet microscope (LifeCanvas Technologies SmartSPIM)
- SPIM = Selective Plane Illumination Microscopy = Light sheet microscopy
- Swept light sheet focus synchronized with camera rows
- Designed for imaging large, cleared tissues
- 488, 561, 640 and 785 nm fluorescence excitation lines
- Accommodates samples as large as a cm
- Up to 3 samples can be imaged at a time
Instrument pricing
| Description | Peak (9am-9pm Mon-Fri) | Off-Peak (9pm-9am, Sat-Sun & holidays) |
|---|---|---|
| LifeCanvas SmartSPIM | $35/hr | $35/hr |
| LifeCanvas SmartSPIM - Training | $100/hr | N/A |
| Training on any instrument takes 1-2 hours, depending on prior experience. A 64% surcharge applies to non-Cornell users. Discounts may apply for greater than 4 continuous hours | ||
Grant acknowledgement
Imaging data was acquired through the Cornell Institute of Biotechnology's Imaging Facility, with NIH S10OD040187 funding for the LifeCanvas SmartSPIM.
Location
B46 Weill Hall