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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 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday)
  IU Researchers Academic research outside of IU Researchers from commercial companies
Leica SP8 systems

Olympus Fluoview 1000

Nikon Live cell spinning disk

ISS Alba 

 
$60/hour
 
$112/hour
 
$225/hour

Keyence

Molecular Devices IXM

Image processing workstations

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

 Akoya Phenocyclers

*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

Olympus Fluoview 1000

Nikon Live cell spinning disk

ISS Alba
Weekday rate: 7+ hours, between 5pm and 7am next day (Monday-Friday)
$400 
Weekend rate: 7+ hours, between 5pm Friday and 7am Monday
$400 per 24 hour segment

Keyence

Molecular Devices IXM

Weekday rate: 7+ hours, between 5pm and 7am next day (Monday-Friday)

$175
Weekend rate: 7+ hours, between 5pm Friday and 7am Monday

$175 per 24 hour segment

 

Phenocyclers

 

 Weekday rate: 7 + hours, between 5pm and 7am (Monday-Friday)  $245

 

 

 Weekend rate: 7 + hours, between 5pm Friday and 7am Monday  $245 per 24hrs segment

Contact Gosia Kamocka to explore use of the center.