Imaging Systems

AlphaInnotech ChemiImager

This digital imaging system is used for chemiluminescent and fluorescence applications, including gel documentation, imaging western blots, colony counting, and viewing high-density arrays. Advantages include a high-resolution cooled CCD camera, digital documentation, and data analysis software. For more information, see http://www.alphainnotech.com.

To learn about using this instrument, please contact Claire Reardon (claire@cgr.harvard.edu, 617-384-7913).

GE (Molecular Dynamics) Storm 860 Imager

This multifunction laser scanner can be used to collect fluorescent or storage phosphor images from gels, membranes and phosphor screens.  The imager has blue (450nm) and red (635nm) lasers and can scan at resolutions down to 50 microns. For more information, see http://www.mdyn.com/.

To learn about using this instrument at the FAS Center, please contact Claire Reardon (claire@cgr.harvard.edu, 617-384-7913).

Storm Imager Protocol (MS Word)

GE (Amersham) Typhoon Imager

This multifunction scanner can be used for storage phosphor autoradiography, fluorescence, and chemiluminescence. The scanner has 3 lasers (488, 532, and 633nm) and multiple filters for fluorescent imaging. It can be used to take images of gels, membranes, phosphor screens, microtiter plates and more. Advantages include an adjustable focal plane and resolutions down to 25 microns. For more information, see http://www.gehealthcare.com/.

To learn about using this instrument at the FAS Center, please contact Claire Reardon (claire@cgr.harvard.edu, 617-384-7913).