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| Biophotonics Imaging Laboratory Facilities |
| Optical Coherence Tomography Laboratory |
| This laboratory is dedicated to the development of novel OCT technology and applications. Two state-of-the-art OCT systems are operational for a wide variety of experiments. One OCT system utilizes a broadband titanium:sapphire laser as a source, operating at 800nm center wavelength, and is capable of magneto-motive OCT imaging as well. The second OCT system is a fiber-based polarization-sensitive system operating at 1300nm wavelength. This space also serves as a breeding ground for evaluating new sources, experimental set-ups, new needle, catheter, and probe beam-delivery systems, and novel imaging modalities and algorithms used in conjunction with OCT. |
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| Nonlinear Microscopy Laboratory |
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This lab exploits the advantages of nonlinear optical techniques for imaging cells and tissue. The Nonlinear Interferometric Vibrational Imaging (NIVI) system is located here, which is capable of molecular imaging. Various lasers are used to generate ultrashort optical pulses, which are shaped to enhance imaging of specific molecular features. Also in this lab is the Integrated Microscope which produces structural and functional images using Optical Coherence Microscopy and Multi-Photon Microscopy, respectively. |
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| Bio Laboratory |
| As a Biohazard Level 2 Laboratory, we are equipped to culture our own cells and tissues. This laboratory allows us to conduct studies on human and model specimens from our approved protocols as well as conduct collaborative work with institutions such as Carle Foundation Hospital, Provena Medical Center, the NIH Tissue Banks, and the UIUC School of Veterinary Medicine. This wet-chemical laboratory is also used for fabricating novel targeted contrast and therapeutic agents for imaging. |
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| Histology Facility |
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This lab is equipped with state of the art equipment for fixing and preparing our own tissue samples for histology. This facility allows us to perform direct comparison studies using histology as the gold standard of diagnostic medicine. This is used to confirm the features observed through our imaging modalities. |
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| Optical Properties Laboratory |
| In addition to the development of optical imaging technologies, our group is actively investigating the spectroscopic, absorption, and scattering properties of various agents, cells, and tissues. This laboratory contains a double integrating spheres, a goniometer, an in vivo whole-animal fluorescence imaging system, and cell and tissue processing equipment. |
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Clinical Research
Laboratory |
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Dedicated research space for clinical biophotonics imaging is located at the Carle Foundation Hospital and Clinic medical campus located a half mile from the Beckman Institute. This facility serves as a staging and development lab for ongoing clinical optical imaging studies. |
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| Optical Development Laboratory |
| Our group is investigating cutting edge optical techniques, with a view toward integration into existing biophotonics imaging methods. This lab is used to construct and test these new ideas. It also serves as a space where undergraduates can work on research projects. |
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| Machine Shop |
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Within our facilities, we also have our own small machine shop allowing us to custom make several of our parts for instrumentation purposes. |
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| Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology Facilities |
Beckman Institute
Biological Resource Facility |
One of six facilities located on the UIUC campus is housed inside the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. This facility is able to accommodate a wide variety of species allowing researchers in this highly interdisciplinary institute to carry out more clinically relevant studies.
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| Beckman Institute Visualization, Media, and Imaging Laboratory |
Beckman's Visualization, Media, and Imaging Laboratory provides state-of-the-art resources for image analysis, 3D modeling/animation, HD video production, color 3D printing, micro-CT scanning, and scientific visualization to the Beckman Institute and the campus of the University of Illinois. It combines these resources with expert staff to ensure its users have all the help and training they need to complete their projects.
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| Microscopy Suite |
The Microscopy Suite (MS) is one of the two primary service facilities supported by the Imaging Technology Group at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. A wide range of imaging modalities and supporting equipment is available for the preparation, imaging and analysis of microscopic specimens. Instruments in the facility include dissecting, stereology, fluorescence, confocal, transmission electron, environmental scanning electron, atomic force and near field scanning optical microscopes.
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| Biomedical Imaging Center |
The BIC provides the facilities, equipment, and training for research in NMR imaging and spectroscopy spanning across the fields of engineering, neuroscience, speech and hearing science, psychology, biology, medicine, and other fields.
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| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Facilities |
| Biotechnology Center |
The UIUC Biotechnology Center houses many facilities critical to the biosciences including the W.M. Keck Center for Comparative and Functional Genomics, Proteins Sciences Facility, Immunological Resource Center, and Flow Cytometry Facility.
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| Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) |
The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary center combining faculty from across many departments in the spirit of the development of nanoscale materials, devices, systems, and applications.
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| Institute for Genomic Biology |
The Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was established in 2003 to advance life science research and stimulate bio-economic development in the state of Illinois.
Construction of the $75 million, 186,000 square foot state-of-the-art IGB facility began in April 2004. When complete in mid-2006, the facility will house up to 400 researchers in three broad Program Areas:
Systems Biology
Cellular and Metabolic Engineering
Genome Technology
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| Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) |
The Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory is one of the many interdisciplinary research laboratories on campus. It houses the DOE's National Electron Beam User's Center (the Center for Microanalysis of Materials), Center for Computation, Molecular Beam Epitaxy Facility, Laser and Spectroscopy Facility, Microfabrication and Crystal Growth Facility, and the Magnetic Characterization and Low-Temperature Facility (SQUID).
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