Infrastructure

Histocore

Type
Facility
Code
FAC/00007
Date of commissioning
01 December 2007 → …
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Inflammation
    • Cancer biology
    • Histology
    • Cell death
Keywords
microtome histology microtomy staining embedding apparatus
Other information
 
Description

The Histocore facility, nestled within the Department of Biomedical Molecular Biology, serves as an infrastructure hub for histological and biomedical research activities. Equipped with state-of-the-art instruments like an autostainer, microtome, embedding apparatus and cryostat, it provides researchers with the necessary tools for comprehensive tissue processing and analysis. From automated staining procedures to precise sectioning of tissue samples and embedding into paraffin blocks, the facility enables researchers to generate high-quality histological specimens for various applications. With its advanced capabilities, the Histocore facility plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of cellular and molecular biology, aiding in the investigation of complex biological processes and disease mechanisms.