Advanced Microscopy Core

Getting Started 

Equipment reservations are available on iLab:
https://mdanderson.ilabsolutions.com/sc/4846/mdacc-advanced-microscopy-core

Appointment instructions for assisted imaging or training:

1. Begin on the Schedule Equipment tab 
2. Click on the View Schedule button for the equipment of interest
3. Click and drag the desired time frame
4. Select training or assisted imaging
5. Core staff will approve your reservation, or will contact you to reschedule
6. Contact staff for specimen hand-over and physical access.

Equipment booking instructions for approved trained users:   

1. Begin on the Schedule Equipment tab 
2. Click on the View Schedule button for the equipment of interest
3. Click and drag the desired time frame and confirm your Self Use appointment

For assistance, training and access please contact:

• 3SCR: AMC Director Dr. Collene Jeter or Han Yang
• 2SCR: AMC Manager Anna Zal

Approved trained users may use equipment 24/7 subject to booking.

Cancelations within 24 hours of appointment, no shows or appointments less than 50% of time booked are subject to a 50% of the scheduled appointment cost. Please contact core staff for more information or to request an exception.

Impact

The Advanced Microscopy Core provides microscopy services to more than 30 departments at MD Anderson, comprising thousands of hours of high resolution and multispectral fluorescence microscopy annually for users from divisions including Basic Research, Cancer Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Internal Medicine Pediatrics and Radiation Oncology, among others.