All you need to know about TEM, SEM, Confocal, µCT and Imaging Techniques
Welcome to Microscopy Otago's web site. We've given ourselves a major make-over to highlight the new directions we're heading. We ensure you obtain the best possible advice and training in using our equipment and help you make the most out of your data.
There is much more to microscopy than simply an image; we ensure you have confidence in your results and can assist in obtaining the most from your digital data. A few minutes discussion prior to starting your investigation can save a lot of time, and money, later on.
About Us
Microscopy Otago is a resource for all Univerisity of Otago staff and students. The facility's staff have a wide experience in most aspects of light and electron microscopy. They also possess skills in the many associated techniques such as specimen preparation and image analysis. The facility has a collection of research equipment including transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, confocal microscopy, light microscopy and micro-CT imaging. Extensive preparation facilities exist for electron microscopy preparation. You are trained to use all equipment with confidence and to understand the techniques you are using. After obtaining your data you can also seek advice on their quality and reliability.
Note: The facilites and expertise of the staff are available to anyone at the University of Otago and beyond. Please feel free to contact any of the staff members for advice before you begin a project. If we can't help you, we'll probably know who can.
Location
To find us click on the map thumbnails below to see a more detailed view of the campus, medical school area or Microscopy Otago floor plan showing where staff are located.
Physical Address
270 Great King Street
Dunedin 9001
Click on the thumbnail of either the whole campus map, a closer view of the Medical School area or the floorplan of Microscopy Otago and where to find its inhabitants.
Looking south towards the Octagon, the Lindo Ferguson building is highlighted in red. The basement of this building is where you're aiming.
A closer view of the medical school area of the campus, ask for the main entrance of the Public Hospital if you become lost and then cross straight across to the other side of the road. (Look right then left, then right again.)
Entering from the main entrance of the Lindo Ferguson building, use the right hand staircase to reach the basement level, turn left at the bottom of the stairs to enter the Microscopy Otago area as shown by the purple arrow on the left side of the floor plan. The car park entrance can be found by walking down the alley between the Lindo Ferguson building and the Medical Library and turning left.
