The NIF is an
Open Access Microscopy and Tissue Core

servicing the Boston area (and beyond) for light microscopy and tissue processing

Sadly, due to the current budgetary situation, we have closed our In Situ and staining services core. I apologize for the sudden change in services offered.

 

The Neurobiology Imaging Facility is a completely open access light microscopy and tissue core located within the Neurobiology Department.
Our mission is to advance research by providing services in optical imaging, tissue clearing, in situ hybridization as well as introduce new equipment and cutting technology to the basic science community. We provide expertise, equipment and services that are costly, time consuming and technically difficult. Our core ensures consistency and precision. We are also a teaching facility that strives to provide learning opportunities to researchers in the greater Boston area.

The NIF currently offers use and training on MINFLUX super-resolution microscope. The system is a dual line (560/640nm) system capable of resolving single particles to 3nm in imaging mode and 1nm in particle tracking mode. Reach out to Michelle Ocana for details and sample prep protocols.

 

 

 

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MINLFUX superresolution

Join Abberior for Superresolution on the West Coast!

Abberior is hosting the 3rd annual West Coast Superresolution Workshop at Scripps Research Institute. You can join in person or virtual.
Nov 12-14
Reserve your spot at https://nif.hms.harvard.edu/news/307

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Miltenyi Lightsheet/Clearing User Group

Miltenyi UltraMicroscope User Group Meeting
Friday October 24, 11:00am-2:00pm
220 Longwood Ave, Goldenson Building Room 122
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ImageJ

Digital Image Analysis with ImageJ October 29th – October 31st 2025


Digital Image Analysis with ImageJ
October 29th – October 31st 2025
This intensive 3-day workshop taught by Dr. Lai Ding, Senior Imaging Scientist of the NeuroTechnology Studio, introduces ImageJ, its basic functions, and its macro programming capabilities. Using real imaging projects, Dr. Ding will demonstrate common image analysis tasks such as basic image processing, segmentation, cell counting and measurement. Macro writing will be covered to demonstrate how to automate a series of ImageJ commands, process massive datasets automatically and store results as desired.
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Neurobiology Imaging Facility

220 Longwood Ave.
Goldenson 242
Boston, MA 02115

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