MBI’s core labs cover microscopy, computation, nanofabrication, cell culture and other essential services to better serve the Institute members.
New tools exist to measure the position of cellular components at the nanometer (molecular) level as well as their dynamics and to measure and apply forces to single molecules in sub-cellular regions. When coupled with the explosion of knowledge in computational biology and modeling, it is now possible to address major unanswered questions of exactly how cells and tissues move, sense environmental forces and apply forces to neighboring cells or matrices.
Our core facilities cover microscopy, computation, nanofabrication, cell culture and other essential services to better serve the Institute members. We provide equipment, staff and service to support and overcome the experimental and computational challenges that our principal investigators, researchers and students may face.
The MBI laboratories facilitate image-related research and offer a wide range of microscopes and image analysis resources. Our expert staff ensure the smooth and reliable operation of our facilities and labs. MBI’s open lab concept demonstrates a modern concept for scientific collaboration and research. Laboratory manager, LIANG Mui Yee, Rosa Cynthia is available to answer your questions about MBI’s laboratory resources.
SIMBA equpiment is available for booking at competitive rates.
The Biophotonic Breakfast meets the first Thursday of the month at 10am at the T-Lab, level 5, and with a simultaneously streamed session via ZOOM. Initiated by SiMBA, the Biophotonic Breakfas provides a breakfast ‘journal and method club’ dedicated to the biophotonic field. Talks focus on cutting-edge methods and new techniques in the field of microscopy, image analysis, correlative microscopy with EM, and imaging techniques in a broad sense (ie :spatial transcriptomics), with a touch of biology. The main idea is “to share and initiate brand new tech ” with some croissants (yes we can !), and so no pressure. The talks are open to everyone at MBI and members of LSI/Singascope and are an excellent opportunity for students and postdocs to demonstrate their interest in specific techniques and new ideas in a collaborative environment. Eligible candidates who wish to present are encouraged to contact SiMBA at simba-mbi.com.