Electron microscopy
Core Facility Electron Microscopy
The central electron microscopy department conducts broad-based ultrastructural research. Transmission electron microscopy and high-resolution scanning electron microscopy, combined with analytical methods and cryogenic techniques, have been established in the laboratory for several years.
Many research groups within the Biocenter, but also beyond the faculty, are addressing a wide range of research questions. These range from the compartmentalization of plant secondary metabolites and heavy metal accumulation in bacteria and cell cultures to the localization of protein molecules in or on cells or cell structures.
In this context, we currently have four electron microscopes at our disposal:
- JEOL F200 (cryo-(S)TEM)
- Zeiss EM912 (TEM)
- Zeiss Auriga Crossbeam (SEM & FIB/SEM)
- FEI Tenos (SBF-SEM, in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Martin Heß)
In addition to conventional light and stereo microscopes, our core facility is equipped with all the devices that are useful and necessary for the preparation of biological samples. The most important ones are listed below:
- Leica HPM100 high-pressure freezer
- Leica AFS2 freeze substitution
- Various ultramicrotomes
- Pyramitom
- Critical point drying
- Platinum sputtering
- Carbon coating
- Leica MED-20 cryotransfer unit
Head: Prof. Dr. Andreas Klingl
As operators of the central electron microscopy facility at the LMU Biozentrum, we are open to any collaborations in this field. Information regarding order placement (sample receipt protocol (PDF, 95 KB), user regulations (PDF, 114 KB)), billing of costs incurred, preparation in general, and access to the booking calendar can be obtained at the email address below:
Rooms: EU1.024, EU1.028 and FU1.035 em-service@bio.lmu.de