Type : Bid Notification
A Light Sheet Microscope Project Description :
A Light Sheet Microscope Project Description :
Iowa State University requests proposals to provide a light sheet microscope system for the High Resolution Microscopy Facility of the Office of Biotechnology. The microscope system will be utilized by numerous researchers from across the ISU campus. Systems offered must meet the minimum specifications stated herein. Demonstration of offered system and sample analysis is REQUIRED.
Are you able to quote a light sheet microscope that will meet the specifications identified above?3. If no, what specifications could you not meet?4. What is the brand name and model number of the light sheet microscope you would quote?5. Is the light sheet microscope manufactured by your company or another company?6. If the light sheet microscope is manufactured by another company, what is the name of the manufacturer?7.
The MBF Clear Scope light-sheet theta microscope is a highly specialized microscope capable of scanning large tissue specimens measuring up to 6 x 4 inches. The system's geometry allows any large section of cleared tissue up to 12 mm thick to be scanned using up to 7-different wavelengths of light. The light sheet theta microscope is a patented light-sheet geometry and not available from any other vendor.
This is accomplished through biochemical clearing of the tissue and use of a light sheet microscope.Purpose and Objectives:The National Institute of Mental (NIMH), Systems Neuroscience Imaging Resource (SNIR) requires an upgrade of the existing LaVision light sheet microscope system to ensure it better meets the needs of users by acquiring high quality images.
Purchasing light sheet microscope for research buildingBackground. Light sheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM) is a fluorescence microscopy technique that provides high speed imaging and optical resolution by using an optical sectioning technique. Unlike traditional epifluorescence microscopy, a laser light-sheet illuminates only a thin slice of the sample perpendicular to the direction of observation.
Background: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Dendrite Morphogenesis and Plasticity Unit (DMPU) uses a Scanhead Light Sheet Microscope 710 to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the regulation of dendrite morphogenesis and developmental plasticity. To ensure microscope technologies remain current and accurate, regular maintenance support service is required.