Electron Microscope Unit Open Day
The Electron Microscope Unit (EMU) invites you to attend a demonstration of its broad range of imaging and analysis capabilities on 7th September, 10h00-14h00.
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UCT Cryo-EM strikes a blow for cardio vascular disease!
The first full-length structures of the human angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) have been determined by researchers from the University of Cape Town. ACE is a blood pressure-regulating protein that is critical for heart health.
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Grant to boost Cryo-EM training in Africa
The Electron Microscope Unit has been awarded a grant by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) to expand expertise in bioimaging and microscopy throughout Africa.
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Learn about Electron Microscopy!
MyScope was developed by Microscopy Australia to provide an online learning environment for those who want to learn about microscopy.
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EBL and RISE
Would you like to know more about Electron Beam Lithography or Raman Intergrated Scanning electron Microscopy? We can come to you!
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About us
The Electron Microscope Unit (EMU), provides a central microscopy service to all departments of the University of Cape Town, as well as to other universities, research institutions and private companies. Staff at the Unit are able to advise users on many aspects of electron microscopy, light microscopy and digital imaging and can take on joint research. The Unit offers a versatile, high quality range of instruments and techniques serving the needs of Engineering (Material and Chemical), Biological Science, Physical Science, Geoscience, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology and Medical Sciences.
The Unit is located on the first level (room 1.01) of the New Engineering Building on Madiba Circle on the Upper Campus.
Electron Microscope Unit Open Day
The Electron Microscope Unit (EMU) invites you to attend a demonstration of its broad range of imaging and analysis capabilities on 7th September, 10h00-14h00.
Register here
Congratulations to Dr Nasheeta Hanief!
Nasheeta Graduated in December 2022 with a PhD in Physics, her Thesis Title: Single Electron Transport in Semiconductor Nanostructures.
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Upcoming events!
18th Confocal Raman Imaging Symposium
September 26-28 2023, Ulm, Germany
This annual event is a great opportunity for members of the international Raman microscopy community to catch up with each other.
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Technai Osiris TEM has arrived!
SASOL has very generously donated their Tecnai Osiris TEM to the Electron Microscope Unit (EMU) at UCT.
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