Motorized microscope with laser HW autofocus and live imaging chamber

A motorized microscope with an emphasis on fully motorized control and a laser autofocus system that, by using two cameras for simultaneous signal capture in extremely short (millisecond intervals), enables the analysis of dynamic processes in cells, tissues and bacterial biofilms. These can be maintained under in vivo conditions in a special chamber directly on the microscope, throughout the entire experimental period. In addition to the temperature and automatic adjustment of the autofocus of the lenses, the system also allows control of the atmospheric microenvironment air/CO2. The system, using a fluorescent light source, enables the analysis of structural components of cells, the study of dynamic processes and the localization of molecules at the intracellular level.

Responsible for equipment: PhD Helena Motaln
The equipment is available to IJS departments and external users by prior arrangement (contact Helena.Motaln@ijs.si) within the working hours. The equipment can be used only by trained operators. The possibility of free use is offered in case of joint RR project, otherwise the use is charged according to the JSI price list.