Cho’s Group @ UIC

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The instruments behind the images.

Our facilities feature advanced instruments including a multi-photon microscope, confocal microscope, and TIRF microscope, enabling precise lipid imaging and real-time protein analysis in live cells. We also use a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instrument and isothermal titration calorimetry for accurate molecular interaction measurements, along with high-throughput screening capabilities including a micro plate reader and spectrofluorometer.

Instrumentation

  • Multi-photon microscope
  • Confocal microscope
  • TIRF microscope
  • Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) instrument
  • Isothermal titration calorimeter (ITC)
  • Micro plate reader
  • Spectrofluorometer

A shared conference room supports scientific discussion and a collaborative research environment.

Imaging workstation displaying a live fluorescence acquisition
Live acquisition at one of the group’s imaging workstations.

In the lab

Microscope rig on an optical table in the Cho lab
Optical bench carrying a microscope and laser path
Imaging workstation displaying a live fluorescence acquisition
Biacore surface plasmon resonance instrument
Benchtop calorimetry and sample preparation instruments
Spectrofluorometer connected to an acquisition laptop
Multi-mode micro plate reader beside stacked assay plates