Open access to cutting-edge electron and light microscopy
We provide researchers from Europe and beyond with a synergistic portfolio of imaging services including cryo-EM, super-resolution and intravital microscopy to enable new ground-breaking research that crosses the scales of biology.
We are proud to have supported so many great user projects and incredible science over the past years!
In September 2021 we welcomed our first onsite user Pia Lavriha who came to use our correlative microscopy services: “The Imaging Centre specialists provided the training and insight into how things are supposed to look. I could then develop a feeling for, and expertise in, applying these techniques independently. This is the most important aspect for me.” Read more.
ETH Zurich and Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland
Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Germany
Our first onsite pilot user for light microscopy services was visiting in October 2021 – Danny Ionescu: “For me, it was a fantastic experience, both from a technological and scientific aspect but also due to the engagement of the Imaging Centre team who made all efforts to address my research needs and provide methods specifically tailored for my unique samples.”
“Although we did not succeed in capturing the structure of the ribosome primed for bypassing of MGS13 mRNA, we did determine the structure of the bacterial ribosome at an unprecedented resolution of 1.55 Å thanks to the incredible facilities available at the EMBL Imaging Centre and the fantastic work carried out by Simon Fromm.” Read more.
University College Cork, Ireland
Electron Microscopy Facility of IIT, Italy
“All the experiments, both grid screening and high-end data collections, have been performed virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, Dr. Simone Mattei was really helpful in evaluating our results. We could participate in remote and assist Dr. Simon Fromm in the various stages of sample screening and data collection. This experience was very helpful and instructive.” Read more.
“Thanks to the use of MINFLUX, we could obtain data on the localization of the full-length CSPP1, as well as its fragments. Before the development of the MINFLUX technology, it was not possible to determine whether the protein localises on the inside or outside of microtubules, least of all individual protein domains.” Read more.
University of Utrecht, the Netherlands
Publications listed include publications of users of the Imaging Centre and of the interim service operation by EMBL’s cryo-EM platform, as well as publications on our work on workflow and technology development.