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Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI) is an emerging molecular imaging modality that measures the location and concentration of superparamagnetic nanoparticle tracers in vivo (typically Iron Oxide, SPIOs) by detecting their response to spatially dependent magnetic fields. In Q1 2020 UNSW has installed a Magnetic Insight Momentum pre-clinical MPI scanner as the first facility in Australia to provide this novel technology.

The NanoSight NS300 utilizes the latest version of NanoSight’s particle characterization technology, Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA). This elegant new instrument offers the unique benefits scientists have come to expect from NanoSight in a compact format, with the major benefit of enhanced fluorescence capability.

Confocal Intravital

The Nikon A1 intravital microscope is an inverted confocal system designed for fast stable imaging over time. With two scanners, a standard Galvano scanner for achieving images with a high signal-to-noise ratio and a resonant scanner for when speed is of upmost importance, this system is suitable for a wide range of experiments. Equipped with 4 dedicated PMTs for reflective/fluorescence imaging, 2 of which as high efficiency GaAsP detectors, and a hardware solution (Perfect Focus System) for preventing drift during imaging this system yields both high sensitiy with speed and stability.

Confocal Resonant Scanner Automation

The Nikon AX-R2 is a confocal system with 2k x 2k resonant scanning and 8k x 8k Galvano scanning technologies. The system is designed to balance sensitivity and resolution, with the capacity to perform spectral scanning and unmixing. The system is fitted with 4 detectors and 404/488/561/660nm lasers for a wide range of applications.

Super-resolution TIRF Widefield Funded by Ramaciotti Foundation

This is a total internal fluorescence (TIRF) microscope built on an inverted Nikon Ti2-E microscopeThe TIRF modality allows user to image molecules at surface of cells and apply super- resolution imaging techniques such as PALM and STORM. It is equipped with piezo Z stage and Nikon Perfect Focus System 4, making it ideal for long term imaging. It is equipped with stage top incubator and objective heater as well as CO2, allowing live cell imaging. With quad filter, 4 solid state laser lines,

Fluorescence Widefield Phase Contrast DIC Calcium Imaging

The Nikon Eclipse Ti2-E is an inverted widefield system offering a large field of view, high-quality optics and an industry-leading focus stabilisation system (Nikon Perfect Focus System). he system software includes Nikon JOBS, allowing automation of experimental protocols, including on the go analysis and cell identification. Additionally, a CoolLED pE-340Fura light source enables rapid ratiometric imaging of rapid calcium dynamics.

Spinning Disk Confocal Fluorescence Widefield High Throughput Phase Contrast DIC Funded by Ramaciotti Foundation

The Nikon Eclipse Ti2-E is an inverted widefield system offering a large field of view, high-quality optics and an industry-leading focus stabilisation system (Nikon Perfect Focus System). With a stage insert providing temperature and CO2 control, this system is ideal for live-cell imaging. The system software includes Nikon JOBS, allowing automation of experimental protocols, including on the go analysis and cell identification. In addition to these features, this microscope is connected to a Cetoni liquid-handling unit, allowing for automated liquid exchange. Whether you are performing live-cell experiments, sample screening or automated experimental protocols, this system can perform the task with minimal researcher input.

Florescence TIRF HiLo Intravital Widefield

This microscope combines a total internal fluorescence (TIRF) and highly inclined and laminated optical sheet modalities in one instrument. TIRF modality allows user to image molecules at the surface of cells and apply super- resolution imaging techniques such as PALM and STORM. HiLo modality offers the possibility of exciting a thin inclined plane within cells or thin layer of cells within few micrometers of a live animal tissue. Automatized variability of angle of HiLo emergence and camera imaging allows for fast sectioning of sample.

Slide Scanning Fluorescence Brightfield Dark field Polarization

The Olympus SLIDEVIEW VS200 is a high throughput bright-field and fluorescent slide scanner that facilitates digitalisation of archival, diagnostics, teaching and research histology and cytology microscopy slides. 
This system offers users the choice of five imaging modes: Brightfield, Darkfield, Phase Contrast, Polarization and Fluorescence.

Fluorescence High Throughput Spinning Disk Confocal

The Operetta CLS is a multi-modal high-content microscopy system. Designed for high throughput, it can capture both widefield and spinning disk confocal images. Setup a single well in a 96 well plate and simply allow the system to replicate those settings across the entire plate. With an automated water immersion objective you also don’t have to sacrifice resolution for high throughput multipoint positioning.