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Quantitative Light Microscopy Core

User-centered microscopy support

Whether you are part of the UT System, from another academic institution, or working with a nonprofit or for-profit organization, the Quantitative Light Microscopy Core (QLMC) provides end-to-end support for microscopy projects.

In addition to access to advanced microscopy platforms, we can discuss your imaging goals and advise on fluorescent probes, experimental design, and sample preparation. We help identify the most appropriate imaging modality, provide personalized microscope training, and assist with customized image quantification and automation of image-analysis workflows.

2025 by the numbers

12 / 4

Microscopes / analysis workstations

433

Researchers served

178 / 36

Laboratories / departments

225

Personalized training sessions

>14,700 hours

Combined instrument usage

210%

Operational growth since 2021

Working with us is easy

  1. Create your QLMC account in PPMS
    New to PPMS? Follow our PPMS Quick Start guide.
  2. Submit a training request
    Not sure which microscope best fits your project? Email us, and we will help you choose.
  3. Reserve a microscope
    Before reserving, please review our cancellation and data-management policies.
  4. Acknowledge the QLMC in publications
    Publication acknowledgments are essential for documenting the Core's scientific impact and supporting continued funding.

 

Core Director

Marcel Mettlen, Ph.D., Director of the Quantitative Light Microscopy Core

Marcel Mettlen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Cell Biology
Director, Quantitative Light Microscopy Core

Meet the QLMC team