Service access procedures - Imaging platform
Access to the various services offered by the Imaging Platform must be arranged with the respective Contact Persons. They possess the necessary expertise and experience to propose the most appropriate methodology for the scientific question to be addressed, establish the timeline within which the service can be performed, and outline any potential costs for the user.
Researchers affiliated with entities outside the DMSC, whether public or private, who utilize the services of the Imaging Platform will be asked to provide a contribution. This contribution is calculated on a flat-rate hourly basis, varying according to the complexity of the requested methodology (see table), and covers the costs of the materials required for the experiment, equipment maintenance, and the work performed by the Contact Person or their delegates.
| Contact | Flat-rate hourly fee (€) | |
|
TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY |
Dr. Patrizia Nardini Mr. Daniele Guasti Dr. Irene Rosa |
70 |
| CONFOCAL MICROSCOPY |
Dr. Patrizia Nardini Dr. Alessia Tani Prof. Daniele Nosi |
60 |
| OPTICAL MICROSCOPY, HISTOCHEMISTRY, IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY |
Dr. Alessia Tani Dr. Irene Rosa |
50 |
The total invoiceable user fee will be determined prior to the service by the Contact Persons. Based on their experience, they can estimate the number of actual working hours required for each requested service (thereby excluding inactive experimental periods, e.g., overnight incubations).
The services of the Imaging Platform are free of charge for researchers affiliated with the DMSC, as the related costs are covered by a percentage of the departmental University Research Allocation, which is set aside annually for this purpose.
Examples of fees for the most common services
|
Service |
Hours (approximately) |
Total cost (€) |
|
Assistance with slide preparation for light microscopy for experienced users (embedding, sectioning, staining, mounting) |
1 |
50 |
|
Preparation of light microscopy slides stained with routine methods (Hematoxylin and Eosin or other histological staining) starting from fresh tissue samples (embedding, sectioning, staining, mounting); 2 samples (e.g., 1 control, 1 treated) |
2 |
100 |
|
Preparation of light microscopy slides (brightfield or fluorescence) immunolabeled via fluorescence or immunoenzymatic methods, starting from fresh tissue samples (embedding, sectioning, staining, mounting); 2 samples (e.g., 1 control, 1 treated) |
4 |
200 |
|
Preparation of light microscopy slides stained with routine methods starting from fresh tissue samples, including microphotography and morphometric analysis (area measurement, optical intensity measurement); 2 samples (e.g., 1 control, 1 treated) |
5 |
250 |
|
Preparation of samples for confocal microscopy with fluorescence immunolabeling starting from fresh tissue samples, including microphotography and morphometric analysis (area measurement, optical intensity measurement); 2 samples (e.g., 1 control, 1 treated) |
4 |
240 |
|
Confocal microscopy observation of user-prepared samples, including microphotography and morphometric analysis (area measurement, optical intensity measurement); 2 samples (e.g., 1 control, 1 treated) |
2 |
120 |
|
Preparation of samples for electron microscopy using routine methods starting from fresh tissue samples (resin embedding, ultramicrotomy, staining, microphotography); 2 samples (e.g., 1 control, 1 treated) |
4 |
280 |
|
Preparation of samples for electron microscopy of nanostructures using negative staining, including photographic documentation and morphometry; 2 samples (e.g., 1 control, 1 treated) |
2 |
140 |
|
Preparation of immunolabeled samples for electron microscopy (embedding, ultramicrotomy, immunoelectron microscopy, staining, microphotography); 2 samples (e.g., 1 control, 1 immunolabeled) |
7 |
490 |
Last update
04.06.2026