The Institute for Genomic Biology

Fluorescence Microscope

The Zeiss Axiovert 200M with the Apotome Structured Illumination Optical Sectioning System (Principle references 1 and 2), motorized stage, MRc 5 color camera, MRM high resolution b&w camera, Cascade 512b high sensitivity camera with on-chip multiplication gain, Standard, FRET and Sutter excitation and emission filter wheels and a live cell imaging chamber with CO2 with temperature controls and perfusion system. A laser diode illumination system is also available in addition to the standard Xcite illuminator.

There is now a Near and Far Red laser light source (685 and 780 nm diode lasers) connected with this microscope with appropriate sets.

• Manufacturer: Zeiss
• Equipment Model: Zeiss Axiovert 200M
• Location: 121 Institute for Genomic Biology
• Contact Person: Shiv Sivaguru, 333-9896
• Fees & Consumables: See fees page

Training Materials:

• Axiovision Take Off Guide
• Instructions for Advanced Techniques
• Quick Reference Guide(pdf version)
• ApotomeTraining video: http://www.igb.illinois.edu/core/fluorescence-training-videos