Ultraview – A new laser has been ordered to replace the progressively failing laser 488nm. Installation should be complete by approximately end of September. This laser is critical to the whole alignment of the system and hopefully should further improve the instrument capabilities. Although, please note that data generated with the new laser will not be comparable to previous data.  If you have current experiments planned during September, please contact Connie (connie.jackaman@curtin.edu.au) and we will organise a time for installation to minimise any impact to your experiments.

Histology – We have placed an order for a new Leica cryostat to replace the deteriorating facility cryostat. Installation of the new cryostat in the histology suite should be completed by the end of September.

An order has been placed for a dissecting microscope contained within a biosafety cabinet. This will allow for dissection of primary cultures under sterile conditions and help workflow within the facility.

Also as a reminder the facility is providing some trial consumables as a “try before you buy” or as a one off if you need a small aliquot of a reagent. We also have general protocols for all of the reagents listed. Please contact Connie (connie.jackaman@curtin.edu.au) for further information.