About

NRC Microscopy Core

Overview of Services

The Microscopy Core in the Neuroscience Research Center provides training, access, and assisted use of microscopes for MCW faculty and staff investigators. 

Instruments:

  • Leica SP8 Upright Confocal Microscope
  • LaVision TrimScope II Multiphoton Microscope
  • LifeCanvas Smartbatch+ Tissue Clearing System (staff use only, found in "request services" tab)
  • 3i AxL CTLS Light Sheet Microscope (staff use only, found in "request services" tab)

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

24/7 with badge access            

 Neuroscience Research Center
1st floor, TBRC

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Suresh Kumar, PhD
Scientific Director
 
(414) 955-2448
 
skumar@mcw.edu
 

 
Chris Olsen, PhD
Faculty Director
 

 
colsen@mcw.edu
 

 
Erik Van Newenhizen
Business Operations Coordinator
 

 
evannewenhizen@mcw.edu