FND Lab

Fluorescence Nanoscopy and Dynamics (FND) Laboratory
Principal Investigator: Prof. Luca Lanzanò
Location: C29 (floor -1)

The goal of the Fluorescence Nanoscopy and Dynamics (FND) lab is to develop advanced fluorescence methods and apply them to the investigation of biological structure and dynamics at high spatial and temporal resolution. Advanced fluorescence methods include time-resolved methods (FLIM, FCS), super-resolution microscopy, FRET. Representative applications are the investigation of chromatin organization and the study of DNA damage formation in cancer.
https://www.dfa.unict.it/en/research/biophysics
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Equipments

Advanced fluorescence microscopy setup
	Confocal and super-resolution (ISM, STED) time-resolved (FLIM, FCS) imaging setup – Genoa Instruments PRISM Objectives 10x, 25x, 60x Laser excitation: 405 nm, 488 nm, 642 nm CW/Pulsed STED laser: 775 nm pulsed

Optical microscope
	Inverted phase contrast microscope Optika IM-3 Ideal for cell culture monitoring Objectives 10x, 20x, 40x

Biological hood
	Biological hood  Safefast Classic

Incubator
	Incubator Eppendorf Galaxy 48R

Centrifuge
	Eppendorf  5702

Autoclave
	Autoclave