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) |
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| IU Researchers | Academic research outside of IU | Researchers from commercial companies | |
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Leica SP8 systems
Nikon Live cell spinning disk
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$60/hour | $112/hour | $225/hour |
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Keyence
Image processing workstations |
$25/hour | $55/hour | $100/hour |
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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 | ||
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Keyence
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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 | ||
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Phenocyclers
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Weekday rate: 7+ hours, between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. next day (Monday-Friday) |
$245 |
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| Weekend rate: 7 + hours, between 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. Monday |
$245 per 24hrs segment |
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Alpenglow Light Sheet |
TBA | TBA | |