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) |
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| IU Researchers | Academic research outside of IU | Researchers from commercial companies | |
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Leica SP8 systems Olympus Fluoview 1000 Nikon Live cell spinning disk ISS Alba |
$60/hour |
$112/hour |
$225/hour |
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Keyence Molecular Devices IXM Image processing workstations |
$25/hour | $55/hour | $100/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 5 pm and 7 am next day (Monday-Friday) |
$400 | |
| Weekend rate: 7+ hours, between 5 pm Friday and 7 am Monday |
$400 per 24 hour segment | ||
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Keyence Molecular Devices IXM |
Weekday rate: 7+ hours, between 5 pm and 7 am next day (Monday-Friday) |
$175 | |
| Weekend rate: 7+ hours, between 5 pm Friday and 7 am Monday |
$175 per 24 hour segment | ||
| Akoya CODEX | For rates, contact Connor Gulbronson at cgulbron@iu.edu | ||