Information-Invitation to test a two-photon microscope; October 10 through November 23, 2016

Two researchers from the Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences and the Sanders Brown Center on Aging are planning to submit a S10 proposal to NIH for a state-of-the-art multi photon microscope in 2017. To collect required preliminary data and evaluate different experimental settings, they have arranged for one vendor (Scientifica) to set up a two-photon microscope demonstration and enable UK researchers to run samples and test the equipment. A similar Nikon demonstration is planned to occur in January (details to come later).

Scientifica Demonstration:

Dates: October 10 to November 23

Location: MS310, College of Medicine

Details: 2-photon laser and single microscope capable of imaging deep structures in vivo and ex vivo. Advantages: live deep imaging and concomitant electrophysiology in brain slices; imaging of both penetrating arterioles and venules as well as imaging of most visible indicators or wherever deep tissue or sample imaging is applicable.

See attached brochure and

http://www.scientifica.uk.com/university-of-kentucky-multiphoton-system-demo

For questions or to schedule a time on the machine, contact John Girbert at Scientifica John.girbert@scientifica.us

You may also contact Drs. Thibault (othibau@uky.edu) or Norris (cnorr2@uky.edu) for more information about the equipment.