About

Confocal and Specialized Microscopy (HICCC)

Overview of Services

The Confocal and Specialized Microscopy Shared Resource (CSMSR) provides advanced microscope systems for multidimensional optical imaging of living and fixed cells and tissues. The CSMSR offers a wide range of state-of-the-art microscopy technologies, from super-resolution microscopy to laser capture and microirradiation. 

Our full-time Ph.D.-level staff provide assistance using the instruments, training for independent use, and technical support. Trained in cell biology, optics, physics, biophysics, microbiology and image analysis, with in-depth expertise in light microscopy, we can help with experimental design, image acquisition, and data analysis.

Imaging and analysis services

  • Imaging service is available for selected projects. Samples can be dropped off for imaging by staff, with live feedback for researchers via Zoom.
  • Assistance and training for image analysis, processing, and rendering
  • Development of custom image analysis/processing workflows and scripts
  • Remote access to facility workstation, including Imaris, MATLAB, and NIS Elements commercial software for analysis

Free services

  • Consultation on current and future projects
  • Assistance with preparation of grants and manuscripts

Support for remote operations

  • Remote training and troubleshooting are available for most projects.
  • Staff can assist in person or remotely, at the discretion of users and staff.

How to acknowledge us

We are happy to assist with writing Materials and Methods text for your grants and manuscripts.  

We ask that you acknowledge the Confocal and Specialized Microscopy Shared Resource and our funding in all publications that use our instruments, software, and/or expertise. This helps ensure our continued operation and acquisition of new instruments.

In addition, we welcome opportunities to provide significant intellectual and practical contributions that will lead to shared authorship.

Suggested text for acknowledgement:

 These studies used the Confocal and Specialized Microscopy Shared Resource of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University, funded in part through the NIH/NCI Cancer Center Support Grant P30CA013696.

DLDRC members please add:

This study used the Bioimaging Core of the Columbia University Digestive and Liver Disease Research Center, funded by P30DK132710 from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

Leadership

Liza Pon

Faculty Director

212-305-1947

 

Staff

For consultation and training, see staff contacts below, or write to Confocal_HICCC@cumc.columbia.edu.

  

Location and Hours of Operation

Main office:

Lasker Biomedical Research Building

3960 Broadway (enter on 166th St.)

Room 320

 

Satellites:

Lasker 303, Lasker 302, and ICRC 1006

Hours Staffed:

Mon.

9 am – 5 pm

Tues.

9 am – 5 pm

Wed.

9 am – 5 pm

Thurs.

9 am – 5 pm

Fri.

9 am – 5 pm

 
Hours Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
 

 

Links and Resources

Shared Resources: Confocal and Specialized Microscopy

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Theresa Swayne, Ph.D.
Technical Director
 
347-920-6865
 
tcs6@cumc.columbia.edu
 
Lasker 320
 
Istvan Boldogh, Ph.D.
Imaging Scientist
 
646-724-3374
 
ib14@cumc.columbia.edu
 
Lasker 320
 
Yanyan Chen, Ph.D.
Imaging Scientist
 
484-602-1768
 
yc4569@cumc.columbia.edu
 
Lasker 320
 

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