Mission Statement

The High Resolution Imaging Facility (HRIF) provides state-of-the-art imaging resources and technical support to the UAB community. HRIF offers electron microscopy and light microscopy including confocal, live cell, multi-photon, widefield, super resolution, and image analysis. To effectively implement these technologies, we provide consultations, expert training, and support for all our systems. We are open to all UAB investigators as well as other investigators in the research community.

 

HRIF News & Events

Upcoming Renovation

Upcoming renovations to expand the B40 TEM Suite will occur between July 2021 - January 2022. There may be delays in project turnaround time during facility upgrades and construction. We appreciate your patience and flexibility during this time. Check with Melissa Chimento This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and Ed Phillips This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. when planning your projects.

New High Speed TEM Camera

We are pleased to announce a recent upgrade in the Transmission Electron Microscopy Lab in the HRIF. Our TEM Lab (located in the Shelby Building Basement in Suite B40) has acquired an Advanced Microscopy Techniques (AMT) BioSprint 29 a high speed 29 Megapixel TEM camera which employs the use of AMT’s high precision ActiveVu lens.

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