Microscopy Services Laboratory (MSL)

Our mission is to help you with your research

We provide training, assistance and services in light microscopy, electron microscopy and image analysis.

Get started

• Already a user?
• Access the log-in kiosk

• Schedule equipment using our calendar.

• New to MSL?

1. If you have never used iLabs before, you must register (click "Register" button on top right of this website. If the button is not there, that means you have already registered and signed in).
2. Once registered, you can sign in (click "Sign in" button on top right of this website. If the button is not there, that means you have already registered and signed in).
3. If you want to prepare samples for EM, please fill out our EM sample preparation form.
4. If you want to use our instruments, you must be trained by a staff member. Request training in:

• Light microscopy
• Electron microscopy
• Image analysis

• Our policies.
• List of Equipment.
• More info and useful resources on our website.
  

The MSL team will not be available on

Wednesday Nov 20th

and 

Wed Nov 27th-Dec 1st 2024

If you think you will need assistance that day, please reschedule.  For more urgent matters, please email the MSL team msl@med.unc.edu

Contacts

Name	Role	Phone	Email	Location
MSL - General inquires (Pablo Ariel)		919-966-2413	msl@med.unc.edu
Pablo Ariel	MSL Director	919-966-2413	pablo_ariel@med.unc.edu
Kristen White	Research Specialist	919-966-2413	kristen_white@med.unc.edu
Jillann Madren	Research Specialist	919-966-2413	jillann_madren@med.unc.edu
Victoria Madden	Research Specialist emerita	919-966-2413	vmadden@med.unc.edu

Available Equipment and Resources

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