We provide an inter-disciplinary approach to the investigation of Biological, Biochemical, Clinical and Medical areas of research. Our experienced staff offer consulting, experimental design, training, and technical services for electron microscope imaging, immuno-labeling, image analysis, morphometry, and elemental analysis. The CCEM@FHS is the largest diagnostic EM Facility in the country.
Ultrastructure
- Biological cells/tissue
- Polymers
- Viruses
- Small molecules
- Metallurgical Samples
JEOL 1200EX TEMSCAN
- AMT Digital Camera (4 megapixels)
- Rotation Holder
- Surface ultrastructure
- Particle sizing
- Heavy atom contrast imaging (backscatter)
TESCAN VP
- Secondary electron detector
- Backscatter electron detector
- X-Ray Microanalysis System
- (Oxford Inca System with an 80 mm2 window)
- Transmission Electron Detector
- Cold Stage
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT
- Ultramicrotomes
- Cryoultramicrotome
- Vacuum evaporator
- Sputter coater
- Critical point dryer
- Osmometer
- Glow discharge device
Contact Us
Marcia Reid
Research Technician
905 525 9140 ext 22435 westm@mcmaster.ca
The CCEM@FHS is located at McMaster University in the hospital, room HSC-3N38. To reach the CCEM, follow directions to the hospital (building #37 on the map) and the directions to campus.