The Molecular Imaging Center (MIC) is a core facility managed by the Cancer Research Laboratory. The MIC provides access to state-of-the-art light microscopy equipment and expertise to the campus community.  The MIC is currently located in the Life Sciences Addition Building, and now in the new Li Ka Shing Building, both on the west side of the Berkeley campus. The MIC specializes in live cell imaging, confocal, multi-photon, fluorescent lifetime imaging (FLIM), and equipment for optogenetic research.

The Molecular Imaging Center now houses 7 confocal microscope systems, including 5 point-scanners, 3 with multi-photon capabilities, 1 with FLIM, 1 line-scanner, and 1 spinning disk. You may find out more about them on the Instruments Page. 

We are installing a new spinning disk system in 2012, as well. Stay tuned for details.

Other microscopy facilities on the Berkeley campus:
The CNR Biological Imaging Facility (BIF) in Koshland Hall
The Electron Microscope Lab in Giannini Hall