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Using the Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy

The Indiana Center for Biological Microscopy (ICBM) offers expert support in all aspects of microscopy and image analysis. The microscopy facilities can be used in one of two ways. Investigators may be trained to use the microscope or image analysis systems, which they may use independently with as much or as little support as they like.  Alternatively, investigators may hire ICBM staff to conduct studies on their behalf.

In either case, researchers will work closely with the ICBM to identify the microscope system that best suits their studies and assist with the design, conduct and interpretation of their studies. The ICBM also provides consultation and letters of support to strengthen proposals for funding.

Current Rates

Hourly rates (8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday)
  IU Researchers Academic research outside of IU Researchers from commercial companies
Leica SP8 systems

Nikon Live cell spinning disk

$60/hour  $112/hour $225/hour

Keyence

Image processing workstations

$25/hour $55/hour $100/hour

Akoya Phenocyclers (scanning only; for full Codex pricing, contact Connor Gulbronson at cgulbron@iu.edu)

*As of August 1, 2023, the Akoya conjugation and staining kits are not provided by the ICBM. If you have questions, please contact Connor Gulbronson at cgulbron@iu.edu

   $35/hour  $77/hour  $140/hour
Training and technical assistance $60/hour + system rate $60/hour + system rate
$60/hour + system rate
Rates for unattended, long-term studies (only upon approval)
Leica SP8 systems

Nikon Live cell spinning disk

Weekday rate: 7+ hours, between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. next day (Monday-Friday)
$400 
Weekend rate: 7 + hours, between 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday $400 per 24 hour segment

Keyence

Weekday rate: 7+ hours, between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. next day (Monday-Friday) $175
Weekend rate: 7 + hours, between 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday $175 per 24 hour segment

 

Phenocyclers

 

Weekday rate: 7+ hours, between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. next day (Monday-Friday)

$245

Weekend rate: 7 + hours, between 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday
$245 per 24hrs segment

Alpenglow Light Sheet 

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Contact Gosia Kamocka to explore use of the center.