Increasingly sophisticated methods to visualize tissue/cellular structure/neuronal circuits and to monitor real-time molecular interactions and biochemical reactions have contributed to recent progress both in developmental neurobiology and in studying neuro-developmental disorders. Current advancement has been augmented by access to specific antibodies for immunostaining, cloning of nucleic acids and in situ hybridization, new dyes and cell labeling techniques, in combination with a diverse array of powerful new microscopes.
Imaging technologies, such as stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy, laser scanning confocal microscopy, multiphoton microscopy, and wide-field epifluorescence are offered on site. Lastly, we uniquely offer scientific expertise in two photon imaging studies (consulting or projects) with a special emphasis on surgical implantation of cranial & cannula windows.
We are supported by the NIH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center Grant (P50 HD105351) and the IDDRC.
Learn more about the Cellular Imaging Core.