Tissue processing and Histology
The tissue processing facility @DSB provides an essential platform for the preparation of tissue samples used in biomedical research. Its instruments, such as cryostats, microtome, tissue dissociators and homogenizers, automated tissue processors, and paraffin embedding stations, provide users with an efficient and specialized environment for the preparation and analysis of tissue samples, enabling in-depth research in the fields of cell biology, pathology, and tissue engineering.
Before using the instruments for the first time, contact the trainers below for mandatory training.
Users are expected to perform experiments independently and must be adequately trained to ensure proper use of the instruments.
How to make reservation
Prior to use, it is mandatory to reserve instruments through the booking platform of the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
If you don’t have an account to access the booking platform, please contact our ICT service staff at ‘informatica.biomed@unipd.it’.
Coordination & Training
Service coordinator
MOLON BARBARA
Training & support staff
CHIAVEGATO ANGELA (angela.chiavegato@unipd.it)
CACCIN PAOLA (paola.caccin@unipd.it)
BONDI' MICHELA (michela.bondi@unipd.it)
The Facility’s staff are available Monday to Friday during normal working hours (09:00-16:00).
Where is & How the facility works
Location
Room 2-132 (floor 1N), Vallisneri building
Room 3-081 (floor 2N), Vallisneri building
Room 02-120 (floor 1N), Vallisneri building
Room 2-106 (floor 1N), Vallisneri building
Opening and closing
Monday - Sunday | from: 08:00 to: 19:00
Please note: the Facility is closed in the closing days of the Department.
For information write to: tissueprocessing.biomed@unipd.it
Facility strumentation
Room 2-132 (floor 1N), Vallisneri building
cryostatLeica CM1850 Cryostat (3X)
Available Manuals:
Room 3-081 (floor 2N), Vallisneri building
cryostatLeica CM1850 Cryostat (3X)
No manuals available for this instrument.
Room 2-132 (floor 1N), Vallisneri building
cryostatLeica CM1850 Cryostat (3X)
No manuals available for this instrument.
Room 2-106 (floor 1N), Vallisneri building
dissociator / tissue processorTissue Lyser Qiagen
No manuals available for this instrument.
Before your session
- Wear clean gloves
- Equipments must be checked in all their parts: everything must be clean and without any obvious damage. If this is not the case, please immediately contact the staff.
- Report to the staff the presence of incorrect behavior or waste not properly disposed of.
After your session
- DO NOT leave anything in the room and inside the cryostat.
- After use, it is RECOMMENDED to clean the instrument and surfaces (see specific operating procedures posted in the room [see “User support material”]).
- At the end of your session, return the cryostat to its standby temperature (-20°C). Collect any biological waste in a resealable plastic bag (provided by the Facility) and throw it in the organic black bin or take it back to your lab and dispose of it appropriately.
Specific indication for this facility
The Facility does not provide accessories such as brushes, tweezers, blades, OCT, anti-roll system to internal (DSB) users. A set of accessories is available for the exclusive use of external users.
