The Histology core provides services to the research community, primarily to WCM-Q researchers. The core services also support the collaborative research with other biomedical institutes in Qatar. The core has well trained staff to carry out the different services provided.
Services Provided:
- Sample preparation and embedding of tissues for both paraffin and Cryoembedding.
- Sectioning of samples (both paraffin sectioning and cryosectioning).
- Staining with various histological stains (e.g. Hematoxylin and Eosin, Masson Trichrome, Giemsa staining of chromosome, etc.)
- Immunohistochemical staining using autostainer (Dako). We also can provide regular immunohistochemistry. Staining can be performed for single antigen or co-staining for different antigens.
Histology Equipment:
- Leica Tissue Embedding Center (EG1150)
- Leica Automated Rotary Microtome (RM2255)
- Leica Cryostat (CM 3050S)
- Leica Water Bath for Paraffin Section (HI1210)
- Zeiss Axio Scan Z1 Slide Scanner for Brightfield & Fluorescence (Axio Scan Z1)
- Zeiss Palm Micro Beam Laser Micro dissection (PALM/LCM)
- Zeiss Upright Microscope (Axio Scope A1)
- Olympus Upright Microscope (BX43)
- Premiere Hot Plate/Slide Warmer (Premiere XH-2001)
Contact:
Dhanya Pillai
Research Specialist
Office Phone: 4492-8418
E-mail: dhp2004@qatar-med.cornell.edu