Analysis Center
Analysis Center
The iCeMS Analysis Center promotes efficient sharing of cutting-edge research equipment, eliminating the need for each laboratory to purchase expensive equipment and allowing young researchers to easily access high-precision analytical tools. Specialized staff oversee the management of shared equipment and facilities, beginning with determining the rules of use. The center consists of three units: The Materials Analysis Unit, which has equipment for measuring the physical characteristics of materials at the molecular and atomic levels; the Bioanalysis Unit, which has equipment for the observation and analysis of biological molecules and cells; and the Shared Equipment Support Unit, which provides comprehensive support for researchers involved in interdisciplinary research, regardless of their field.
Aiming to serve as a core facility model for universities, we will continue to focus on education and training for individuals from all over the world fostering young researchers to experts accessing new fields.
Bioanalysis Unit
Microscopes
Various confocal microscopes, including those equipped with multiphoton excitation units and super-resolution units, enable analysis of cellular microstructures and dynamic multicellular behavior through long-interval observation of living cells.
Molecular / Cellular Analysis
A flow cytometer and cell sorter for optical characterization and selective isolation of dispersed cells, and a DNA sequencer to contribute to the analysis of even more cellular properties.
Materials Analysis Unit
Analysis
The unit provides support for precise quantitative measurements and structural analysis necessary for understanding the physical properties of materials including morphology and states at the nanoscale.
Evaluation
Measurement and analysis support necessary for understanding chemical reac-tions, including quantification of substances in reaction systems, partial structural analysis of organic molecules, and adsorption measurements for porous materials.
Preparation
Sample preparation for electron microscopy and ICP, and handling of hazardous substances using a fume hood are also available.
Shared Equipment Support Unit
Management
The unit manages many aspects related to research at iCeMS, from shared equipment and laboratories, reservation systems and usage fees, to budget management including external funds.
Support
Providing comprehensive support for researchers engaged in interdisciplinary research outside of their field, by introducing appropriate experimental equipment, consulting regarding equipment transter and acquisition, and handling administrative procedures for animal experiment facilities.
Training
Working to build and maintain a safe experimental environment through holding training sessions introducing how to use new shared equipment and systems.
Contact us
E-mail：info_ac [at] icems.kyoto-u.ac.jp ／ Phone：+81-75-753-9863