Electron Microscopy Facilities - Shared Research Facilities(Historical Data through 4/30/24)

On May 1, 2024, the Shared Research Core Facility launched a new consolidated core iLab site located at:

https://wvu.corefacilities.org/sc/6225/wvu-shared-research-facilities/?tab=requests

Starting from May 1st, 2024, please use the new site to submit training requests, testing services requests, and reserve instruments.

Please reach out any SRF Core Manager with any questions.

Overview of Services

The WVU SRF Electron Microscopy Facilities is located in the Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) on WVU's Evansdale Campus in Morgantown. These multiuser laboratories attract people from many different research areas who have imaging needs. EMF offers a wide range of capabilities for reasonable user fees with individual hands-on training. The EMF is fundamental for structural analyses of different materials, from bulk materials samples to biologicals. Standard sample preparation can be developed on site. Experienced staff assist users with all their requirements.

Instruments include:

JEOL JEM-2100 Transmission Electron Microscope
Hitachi S-4700 Scanning Electron Microscope
JEOL JSM-7600 Scanning Electron Microscope
Fischione 1050 TEM Mill
Denton Desk V Sputter and Carbon Coater
Allied High Tech Mulitprep Precision Polishing System
Allied High Tech Low Speed Saw Tech4
Baltec CO2 Critical Point Dryer CPD30
Leica Ultramicrotome UC7 RT
Zeiss Axio Lab.A1 Microscope
BioSample Preparation Lab
Other ancillary equipment

See the complete list of WVU Shared Research Facilities instruments and rates at WVUSRF Instrumentation List

WVU FACULTY, LET'S GO…

FIRST TIME SRF PIs

Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
Look for the PI AGREEMENT.
Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested info.

ASK US TO RUN YOUR EXPERIMENT (LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES REQUEST)

Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
Look for LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES REQUEST.
Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested information.
An SRF manager will be in touch within approximately 24 hours.

REQUEST A QUOTE

Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
Look for QUOTE REQUEST.
Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested information.
An SRF manager will be in touch within approximately 24 hours.

WVU STUDENTS AND RESEARCH STAFF, LET'S GO...

FIRST TIME SRF STUDENTS AND STAFF

Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
Look for the USER AGREEMENT.
Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested info.

REQUEST TRAINING

Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
Look for the appropriate REQUEST TRAINING option.

Mandatory lab and safety training, a pre-requisite for all other training
Special safety training for cleanrooms and labs involving biologicals or radiologicals that may be a prerequisite for certain facilities
Specific instrument training

Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested information.
An SRF Manager will contact you to arrange for training.

NON-WVU CLIENTS AND USERS, JOIN US…

BECOME AN EXTERNAL AFFILIATE OF THE SRF

Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
Initiate a Laboratory Testing Services Request with the Core and complete the requested information.
An SRF Manager will contact you to discuss your request.

Leadership

Marcela Redigolo

SRF Electron Microscopy Facilities Manager

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV, 26506

(304) 293-9683 (office) | marcela.redigolo@mail.wvu.edu

Location and hours of operation

Engineering Sciences Building
1306 Evansdale Dr.
Morgantown, WV 26506

Open 24 Hours per Day/365 Days per Year | Staffed Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Links and Resources

WVU Shared Research Facilities Website | Electron Microscopy Facilities (Shared Research Facilities) Homepage | WVU Health Sciences Center Shared Resources

Contacts