Quantitative Light Microscopy Core
User-centric microscopy
Whether you’re within the UT system, from another academic institution, or working in a non‑profit or for‑profit entity, the Quantitative Light Microscopy Core (QLMC) aims to provide A‑to‑Z solutions for your microscopy projects. In addition to providing access to high-end microscopy platforms, we can discuss your imaging goals, advise on fluorescent probes, experimental design and sample preparation (to the best of our ability). We help determine the best imaging modality for you and provide personalized microscope training. We can help with customized image quantification, automation of image analysis, and more.
2025 by the numbers:
12 / 4
Microscopes / Workstations
433
Users
178 / 36
Labs / Departments
225
training sessions
>14,700 hrs
combined usage
210%
operational increase since 2021
Working with us is easy:
- Set up your QLMC account on PPMS - please refer to our PPMS Quick Start.
- Submit a training request - not sure which microscope to use? Just marcel.mettlen@utsouthwestern.edu us.
- Reserve a microscope - please note our cancellation and data management policies.
- Acknowledge the QLMC in publications. For funding purposes, acknowledgments are very important to us.
Core Director
Associate Prof., Dpt. Cell Biology