Microscopy

The Microscopy research support platform offers service to researchers from the different IBIMA groups, both primary care and hospital, as well as to the University of Malaga and public and private institutions that may require it. It provides scientific and technical support to research groups interested in using microscopy techniques for the analysis of biological samples and the immunodetection of antigens. The coverage of the service offered works at pre- and post-processing level, on both cell and tissue samples, and is adapted to the specific techniques required by each research group. It is a platform present in the laboratories of the three main hospital centres, although the central node is located in the Microscopy Unit at the Civil Hospital, within the Regional University Hospital of Malaga.

Services

The Microscopy research support platform offers services mainly oriented towards histological processing and antigen detection in cells and tissues by immunohistochemistry and conventional and fluorescence immunocytochemistry, among others:

 

  • Tissue preparation for cutting. Conventional microtomy processing: postfixation, paraffin embedding, manual/motorised microtome cutting techniques.
  • Processing for freezing microtomy: postfixation, cryoprotection, freezing in medium and cutting in freezing microtome.
  • Cryostat processing: postfixation, cryoprotection, freezing in medium and cutting in cryostat.
  • Performance of histochemical staining techniques.
  • Immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections and immunocytochemistry on cell preparations for conventional and fluorescence microscopy. Development of protocols for the different techniques.
  • Photograph of microscopy image. Quantification of expression.
  • In addition, supervision and training of users in the use of the Unit's equipment as well as all the necessary advice is offered on request.

Contact

ESTIVILL TORRUS, GUILLERMO

Microscopy Platform Coordinator

guillermo.estivill@ibima.eu

Service Request

To request a service from the Image research support platform, please fill in the corresponding document and send it to the address guillermo.estivill@ibima.eu.

The platform will send you an e-mail to confirm receipt and start the procedure for the requested service.

Documents

Normative
Satisfaction Questionnaire
Service Request

Claim Form

Tariffs Services