Announcements
01/01/2026
Nikon AXR Confocal + TIRF Instrument
The new Nikon AXR Confocal + TIRF instrument is up and running. It offers fast and sensitive confocal imaging and also has a camera for other modalities such as TIRF, transmitted light, and epifluorescence imaging. There also also a range of denoising and deconvolution options for processing images. Use can be arranged by filling out the Service Request Form.
Campus Address
Biology Physics Building, Room G05D
Mailing Address
Advanced Light Microscopy Facility
Center for Open Research Resources and Equipment
75 North Eagleville Road, Unit 3149
Storrs, CT 06269
Service Requests
Assisted sessions and instrument training can be requested by filling out the Service Request Form. Rates for instruments and service can be found here. After your form is received, you will be contacted to arrange a brief meeting to discuss your projects imaging needs to determine whether assisted sessions or training are necessary, the best instrument for your application, and any sample preparation considerations. Refer to the below flowchart which outlines the process for using the facility.
Microscope Reservation Policies
- Microscope reservations can be made no more than 14 days in advance.
- Reservations can be made in 15 min increments starting on the quarter hour.
- There is no maximum reservation time limit.
- Changes or cancellations to reservations can be made up to 6 hours in advance. After that, the full cost of the reservation will be charged.
- The actual reservation time plus any additional time used will be billed automatically.
- Reservations will be automatically cancelled if not started within 30 min.
- Once per user, per calendar month, a billing adjustment can be made for a cancelled/changed reservation. Requests must be made to Chris O’Connell by email