Wageningen Light Microscopy Centre (WLMC)

The Wageningen Light Microscopy Centre (WLMC) of Wageningen University and Research Centre provides consultation and technical support in sample preparation, selecting the best light (fluorescence) microscopical imaging method, and data analysis that fits your needs. We aim to increase your efficiency and provide free training and high-end imaging facilities to acquire reliable data at lowest cost.

Reservation

  • Make a personal account in Booking using SURF-conext login (WUR-users).
  • Contact N. de Ruijter or E. Limpens for free training and account activation.
  • Costs: Your given project number will be charged. Ask your supervisor which project. Note that all WUR facilities are meant to support you, they work on cost recovery base, but have no aim to profit. Remove your reservation latest 24 hrs in advance if you will not make use of it.

Instrument use

  • Using instruments is only allowed after instruction by an operator.
  • Using instruments is only allowed after a reservation.
  • NOTE: Outside regular working hours (8-18h) the Radix building and the rooms with WLMC equipment are closed to users from outside Radix.


Troubleshooting

  • If there are problems always contact the instrument managers, daily supervisors and leave a note for next user.
  • Describe problem (and solution) in the logbook.


Location

• The equipment of WLMC is located in RADIX building (107) in Wageningen and housed by the cluster Plant Developmental Biology (PDB) in Plant Sciences Group, but supports all users from all Science Groups and industries.

Consultation

We can advise and assist you in:

  • Design of the proper experimental set-up to answer your research question.
  • Sample preparation to get maximal signal/noise and least imaging artifacts.
  • Selection of the most appropriate microscope for your specific needs.
  • Acquisition of data such that they serve your needs and can be easily digitally processed.
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