Laboratory for Multi-Scale Imaging

The Laboratory for Multiscale Imaging (LMSI) is a vibrant research facility that promotes learning and research activities by offering training classes and seminars within an open and multiuser laboratory space. It is open to the entire Stevens community as well as outside researchers.

LMSI provides state-of-the-art instrumentation and expertise in morphological characterization to support and elevate research, and it helps leverage Stevens' capabilities to attract further support for new and significant self-sustaining programs. The LMSI is directed by Prof. Matthew Libera, and it is staffed by full-time research scientist, Dr. Tsengming (Alex) Chou.

Instrumentation

Supporting Equipment 

  • Gatan cryo-plunger

  • Gatan Dry Pumping station

  • Olympus optical microscope

  • SPI Au sputter coater

  • Leica Ultracut cryo/microtome

  • Leica HPM-100 high-pressure freezer

User Fees

Instrument

Outside Self-User

Additional Fee for Staff Assistance 

TEM

$115/hr

$100/hr

SEM

$165/hr

$100/hr

AFM

Upon Request

$100/hr

Nikon*

Upon Request

$100/hr 

TEM training: 2 hrs of lectures and 2 to 4 hrs of hands on practice. $500 for internal Stevens users and $2,000 for external users

SEM training: 2 hrs of video training, 2 to 4 hrs of hands on practice. $500 for internal Stevens users and $2,000 for external users

AFM and Nikon training will be arranged upon request. Please contact Alex Chou. 

*Nikon E-1000 up-right light microscope with Epi-florescent, phase contrast, and LSCM (laser-scanning confocal microscopy).

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