From whole organisms to single molecules — navigate our microscopy platforms by imaging modality and scale.
Imaging, FACS and Analysis Core
Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences · Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences · Monash University
399 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052
28 instruments in the facility
Abbelight SAFe MN360
"Jasper"
Abbelight
Single-molecule localisation microscope for dSTORM, PALM, DNA-PAINT, and TIRF/HiLo imaging.
Analysis PC 1
"McBain"
Dell
High-performance image analysis workstation for processing large microscopy datasets, running segmentation pipelines, and machine learning workflows.
Analysis PC 2
"Radioactive Man"
BD MoFlo Astrios
"Luann"
Beckman Coulter
High-speed fluorescence-activated cell sorter for isolation of specific cell populations.
Cytek Aurora
"Gary"
Cytek Biosciences
The Cytek Aurora is a highly sensitive and flexible spectral flow cytometer equipped with 5 lasers, 3 scattering channels, and 64 detectable fluorescence channels. It uses spectral unmixing via SpectroFlo software to identify up to 40 unique fluorophores on a single sample at single-cell resolution. The instrument features proprietary high-sensitivity Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) semiconductor detector arrays for more efficient spectrum capture.
Leica DM6 THUNDER
"Dink"
Leica Microsystems
Upright widefield system with THUNDER computational clearing for instant deconvolution of thick samples.
Leica DMi8
"Mr Teeny"
The Leica DMi8 is a high-speed widefield microscope suitable for fluorescence or brightfield microscopy on fixed samples. It is capable of distinguishing 7 independent fluorophores on a single slide using a custom filter cube. The system is optimized for capturing large tile scans of thin tissue sections or cell monolayers.
Leica LMD
"John"
Laser microdissection system for gravity-assisted collection of precisely isolated tissue and cell regions.
Leica M205 THUNDER Model Organism
"Roy"
Stereo fluorescence macroscope with THUNDER Computational Clearing for rapid, high-contrast imaging of model organisms, whole embryos, and dissected tissue.
Leica SP8 12KHz
"Uter"
The Leica SP8 is a laser-scanning inverted confocal microscope suitable for imaging fixed samples at sub-cellular resolution. It is designed with an inverted configuration and offers stage inserts to accommodate various sample preparations.
Leica SP8 8KHz
"Joey Jo Jo"
The Leica SP8 is a laser-scanning inverted confocal microscope suitable for investigating live cells or fixed samples at sub-cellular resolution. It can be configured with a Leica Dynamic Light Sheet (DLS) module to perform light sheet microscopy on optically clear specimens. The system supports a range of imaging modes including Z-stack, time-series, and tile scan acquisition.
Leica SP8 DLS
The Leica SP8 is a laser-scanning inverted confocal microscope suitable for investigating live cells or fixed samples at sub-cellular resolution. The system can be configured with a Leica Dynamic Light Sheet (DLS) module to perform light sheet microscopy on optically clear specimens. It is equipped with temperature control and CO2 regulation to support live cell imaging.
Leica SP8 Lightning
The Leica SP8 is a laser-scanning inverted confocal microscope designed for investigating live cells or fixed samples at sub-cellular resolution. It supports both confocal and Digital Light Sheet (DLS) imaging modalities. The system is equipped with temperature control and CO2 regulation for live cell imaging, and can be configured with a Leica Dynamic Light Sheet module for imaging optically clear specimens.
Leica SP8 Upright
"Scorpio"
The Leica SP8 Upright Confocal is a point-scanning confocal microscope suitable for imaging both live and fixed samples. The system supports multiphoton imaging via a tunable 690–1300nm laser and is equipped with temperature control and CO2 regulation for live cell imaging. It also features a gas anaesthesia system (Isoflurane) to enable in vivo and intravital imaging.
Leica SP8 X FALCON
"Mr Black"
The Leica TCS SP8X is a laser-scanning confocal microscope suitable for imaging live and fixed samples. It is equipped with two infrared lasers enabling Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS) microscopy, as well as Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) and Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS). The system includes temperature control and CO2 regulation to support live cell imaging.
Leica SP8X
The Leica TCS SP8X is a laser-scanning confocal microscope suitable for imaging live and fixed samples. It is equipped with two infrared lasers enabling Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS) microscopy, as well as Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) and Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS). The system supports temperature control and CO2 regulation for live cell imaging applications.
Leica STELARIS FALCON Inverted
"Gordy"
STELARIS platform with FALCON FLIM for fast lifetime-based single-molecule and FRET imaging.
Leica STELARIS Inverted
Inverted STELARIS confocal platform with hyperspectral detection and FLIM capabilities.
Leica STELARIS Multiphoton Upright
"Gummy Joe"
Latest-generation Leica STELARIS upright confocal platform with multiphoton, hyperspectral, FLIM, and label-free capabilities.
Leica TauSTED Xtend
STED super-resolution system with TauSTED lifetime-gating for enhanced contrast and extended resolution.
Olympus IX83
"Dr Nick"
Olympus
Automated inverted widefield microscope for deconvolution and multi-position imaging.
Revvity IVIS Lumina III
"Gil"
Revvity
Bioluminescence and fluorescence imaging system for small animals and multi-well plates.
Revvity Operetta CLS
"Eleanor"
High-content confocal imaging system for automated multi-well plate screening and FRET ratiometric assays.
SII AMI HT
"Pedro"
Spectral Instruments Imaging
Pre-clinical imaging system for non-invasive bioluminescence and fluorescence imaging of living animals, plates, and ex vivo tissue samples. Fitted with gas anaesthesia flow and a heated, temperature-controlled stage.
Stratedigm S1000EXi
"Jeffrey"
Stratedigm
Multi-laser flow cytometer for high-parameter cell analysis.
TriFoil BioFLECT
TriFoil Imaging
Whole-animal fluorescence tomography and small animal CT system for in vivo preclinical imaging.
VT iSIM
"Jeremy"
Visitech International
The VT iSIM is a high-speed, super-resolution microscope suitable for investigating live cells or fixed samples at sub-cellular resolution. The system can be operated in iSIM or widefield mode to suit imaging needs. It is the only VT-iSIM in Australia and is equipped with temperature control and CO2 regulation to support live cell imaging.
Visitron Orbital TIRF
Visitron Systems
The VT iSIM is a high-speed, super-resolution microscope designed for investigating live cells or fixed samples at sub-cellular resolution. It can be operated in iSIM (instant Structured Illumination Microscopy) or widefield mode to suit varying imaging needs. This is the only VT-iSIM in Australia, and is equipped with temperature control and CO2 regulation to support live cell imaging.