Core research guidelines, including who can use the core, what services we currently provide, and how we can keep you safe.
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To gain full access to the facility, ALL users must
- Read this Core Usage Policies document
- Read the BL1 Safety Policies
- Respond to the email sent by core staff acknowledging that you have read both documents
- We will provide door codes once you have acknowledged reading the policies
- Most users do not need to read the BL2 Safety Policies unless directed by core staff
Who can use the Microscopy Core?
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Microscopy is often up-close and personal with multiple users on the same instrument throughout the day. We want to keep up the habit of microscope decontamination through cold and flu season! We have posted simplified decontamination guides guides in each microscope room. Please follow the microscope decontamination procedure after you finish. Decontaminate microscope surfaces, eyepieces, eyepiece pillar, stage, keyboard, mouse, etc as directed in the posted guide.
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The microscopy core defaults to a BL1 imaging facility. BL1 imaging includes fixed samples that are no longer pathogenic. Imaging of unfixed non-primate specimens including mouse cell lines can also be performed under BL1 conditions.
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Cancellations must be made at least four hours before your reservation starts (the lockout period). Reserved instrument time that is missed or cancelled within the lockout period will still be billed. If you need to cancel within the lockout period, please contact us and we will do our best to find an alternative user who can take your reservation.
Scheduling for assisted use or training
Assisted use or instrument training should be scheduled directly with core personnel through email.
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