Electron Microscopy

CORE OVERVIEW

ICBR Electron Microscopy supports researchers in visualizing microscopic structures through imaging projects and user training. We strive to aid scientists in solving problems and to help push their research forward by providing the tools needed for successful publication and grant applications. Major service categories include: room temperature and cryo transmission and scanning electron microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy, sample preparation and user training.

Looking for optical microscopy services? Please visit ICBR Cytometry.

CORE NEWS

ICBR Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday!

Wishing you and yours a joyous Thanksgiving. Best wishes from your friends at UF | ICBR! ICBR will be closed Thursday and Friday (November 28th and 29th), returning on Monday (December 2nd). We here at ICBR are thankful for you, and hope you enjoy the holiday! And a special thank you the near thousand users that came through our doors this year, including 300+ PIs from over a hundred UF departments! We look forward to working with you 2025! Normal business hours will resume on Mond...

ICBR Billing Schedule Update: Key Dates for Calendar Year End 2024

Please note: Due to the Calendar Year End, the last invoices to process for 2024 will be created on Monday, December 9th. ICBR’s upcoming billing schedule will be altered as follows: 12/9/2024 – Last invoices generated in 2024 12/16/2024 at noon – Deadline to submit disputes for 2024 payment. If you have expiring funds, please work with your core laboratory contact to make sure your project is completed and billed before the 12/9/2024 invoices are posted. ...

ICBR Closed Monday for Veterans Day

ICBR Closed Friday for Veterans Day ICBR will be closed this Monday (11/11) in observation of Veterans Day We will not be accepting packages or samples on Monday. Our normal business hours will resume on Tuesday (11/12). Enjoy the the long weekend! Please refer to our staff directory for additional details. ...

ICBR and campus closed Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Milton

Due to Hurricane Milton, UF ICBR will be closed Wednesday, October 9th and Thursday, October 10th, and will reopen and resume normal operations at 8am on Friday. We will not be accepting packages or samples on Wednesday or Thursday. Our normal business hours will resume on Friday. Please stay safe! Additional UF Info: Due to Hurricane Milton, the University of Florida will close its offices and cancel classes, including online classes, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 and continuing th...

ICBR Hosts Successful Inaugural Research Day

ICBR Hosts Successful Inaugural Research Day The University of Florida Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (ICBR) recently held its inaugural ICBR Research Day. The 2024 event was a great success, attended by over 80 scientists representing the various colleges and departments across campus. The event began with two plenary talks followed by 4 separate sessions where 12 speakers presented their research and groundbreaking discoveries made possible by the support and expertise of ...

UF ICBR Empowering Research Excellence and Innovation at the University of Florida

UF ICBR Empowering Research Excellence and Innovation at the University of Florida The University of Florida Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research (UF ICBR) proudly continues to enable scientific discovery and innovation across the University of Florida research community. We provide access to world-class biotechnology expertise and instrumentation, essential for advancing research. UF Research announced impressive achievements in their 2023 Annual Report, including $1.096 billion ...

Turning Up the Heat on Tumors – ICBR Supports Landmark Study in Novel Cancer Vaccine Strategy

Turning Up the Heat on Tumors - ICBR Supports Landmark Study in Novel Cancer Vaccine Strategy

Turning Up the Heat on Tumors – ICBR Supports Landmark Study in Novel Cancer Vaccine Strategy The ICBR Cytometry and Electron Microscopy Shared Resources played an integral part in supporting a landmark study from UF cancer researchers published in the May 1 issue of the prestigious journal Cell. The study, led by physician scientist Dr. Elias Sayour, a UF Health pediatric oncologist and co-leader of the UF Health Cancer Center’s Immuno-Oncology and Microbiome research program, represents...

ICBR Billing Schedule Update: Key Dates for Fiscal Year End 2024

Due to the Fiscal Year End, the last invoices to process for FY2024 will be created on Monday, June 10th Due to Fiscal Year End, ICBR’s upcoming billing schedule will be altered as follows: 06/10/2024 – Last invoices generated in fiscal year 2024 06/17/2024 at noon – Deadline to submit disputes for FY2024 payment. 07/01/2024 – Invoices will begin to be created for FY2025 If you have expiring funds, please work with your core laboratory contact to make sure your project is completed and billed ...