Cell culture lab and microscope Eclipse TS100 (Nikon) (Cell Culture & Eclipse TS100)
Guarantor:
Aneta Křížová, Ph.D.
Instrument status:
Operational
Research group:
Biophotonics Core Facility
Description:
The Cell Culture Laboratory at the Biophotonics Core Facility provides a fully equipped environment for safe and reliable in-vitro cell work. The lab is designed to support a wide range of cell culture experiments and the preparation of samples for advanced imaging and biophotonics applications.
Specification:
Our equipment includes:
- Biohazard Safety Cabinet (Thermo Fisher) – ensuring sterile handling of cell cultures and user safety.
- CO₂ Cell Incubator (Schoeller) – maintaining stable conditions for optimal cell growth and viability.
- -80 °C Freezer – for secure long-term storage of biological samples.
- Centrifuge – for efficient sample processing and cell fractionation.
- Autoclave – providing sterilization of laboratory consumables and media.
- Inverted Microscope (Nikon TS100) – enabling routine observation and assessment of cell morphology.
- LED illuminator
- objectives:
- CFI Plan Fluor DL. 4x.
- CFI Achromat ADL 10X.
- CFI Achromat LWD ADL 20XF.
- CFI Achromat LWD ADL 40XC.
- camera: 1/2´´, CCD, 1280x960, USB2.0
- software: NIS-Elements D, V4.10
This facility supports researchers with high-quality infrastructure for cultivating and preparing biological samples, with a focus on integration into advanced biophotonics research workflows.