Blizard Advanced Light Microscopy Facility
BALM provides high-tech multi-million pound advanced imaging technology. Using the equipment in BALM you will be able to observe, record and analyse your experiments obtaining picture perfect images and cutting-edge scientific insights.
We provide a broad range of equipment and services to suit everyone from experienced light microscopy specialists, to people who have never touched a microscope before. In BALM you will find the right tools, guidance and friendly support to get the results you need. Don't hesitate to get in contact and get professional advice on the design of your experiments.
If you have any comments or questions about BALM, or simply need more information and want to contact us, click on the contact tab below.
A list of the cost per hour of equipment.
Equipment | Cost per hour | Cost per Hour External User |
LSM510Meta inverted Confocal | £20 | £25 |
LSM710 Meta Confocal | £30 | £35 |
Spinning Disk | £12 (£80 for overnight) | £15 |
Leica Epifluorescences | £12 | £15 |
Timelapse | £12 (£80 for overnight) | £15 |
Stereology | £12 | £15 |
PALM laser ablation | £15 | £20 |
Technician time, excluding basic training, is charged at £30 per hour (£35 per hour for external users).
Currently, use of image processing is free of charge.
It is possible to pay in advance for a discounted rate.
For more information please contact the BALM team (details under contact tab).
Charging is based on booking and usage. If you book the equipment from 9am to 12pm but only use it for one hour, you will be charged for three hours. This is because when you book the equipment it is reserved for you. If you are 30 minutes late or more for your booking someone else may take your slot but you will still be required to pay for the first 30 minutes.
If you overrun your booked time, please note this on the calendar, or the BALM staff will amend it for you.
You have 24 hours after your imaging session to amend the calender if you have finished your experiment early or it didn't work. You will be charged for amendments after this time.