
Central Electron Microscopy Facility (CEMF)
Contacts

Stephen King, Ph.D.
Director
- sking@uchc.edu
- 860.679.3347

Rachael Norris, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
- norris@uchc.edu
- 860.679.2395

Maya Yankova
Research Associate
- yankova@uchc.edu
- 860.679.2395
Instrumentation

Hitachi H-7650 Transmission Electron Microscope

JEOL JSM-5900LV Scanning Electron Microscope

Zeiss Sigma Gemini HV Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

Sample Preparation Instruments
- Ultramicrotomes
- Vacuum Evaporator
- Sputter Coater
- Critical Point Dryer
- High Pressue Freezer
- Freeze Substitution System
- Ion Beam Coater
Services and Rates

TEM and SEM Specimens
CEMF offers complete processing, examination and photography of TEM (thin-sections) and SEM specimens negative staining.

Negative Staining of Particulate Samples

Negative Staining of Particulate Samples

Other Services
Other services include:
- Cryosectioning
- Freeze-fracture
- Rotary shadow

Negative Staining of Particulate Samples
Training is available on an individual basis
Policies
Electron Microscopy Facility Policies Concerning Training and EM Use
1. Training of individual students/research staff in the use of the TEM and SEM is performed on an individual basis only. If multiple researchers from a single lab wish to be trained, each trainee must be scheduled separately.
2. Following initial training in TEM/SEM use, students/research staff may sign up for and use the microscopes. However, this usage must be overseen by Maya Yankova and so can only occur during normal business hours when Maya Yankova is present in the EM laboratory. Exceptions to this policy are made only in rare cases on an individual basis for highly experienced personnel.
Campus Address
Mailing Address
UConn Health, Main Building
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030