Networks at UBC:
Characterization @ UBC
The Electron Microscopy lab is part of the Characterization @ UBC research cluster that unites experts across departments and faculties who lead state-of-the-art facilities in advanced characterization across both campuses – Vancouver and Okanagan. Together, the cluster will build a strong and collaborative research network to share knowledge and know-how, mobilize expertise, and drive innovation in materials research. The cluster hosts seminars and training events, and provides microgrants for access to the associated research facilities.
UBC Imaging
The Electron Microscopy lab is part of the UBC imaging network, which provides commercial access to a number of facilities from across UBC.
Other UBC Facilities:
FiLTER – Fipke Laboratory for Trace Element Research
The FiLTER labs include SEM, Microprobe, and other trace element analysis tools.
Bioimaging
The Bioimaging facility is the central imaging facility for the department of botany. Operating electron microscopes (SEM and TEM) as well as a full optical microscopy suite, they are the frontline facility for biological imaging at UBC.
Earth and Ocean EM/XDF
The EM/XDF facility supports operates a full microprobe, scanning electron microscope and two X-ray diffractometers. Staffed by a dedicated group of technicians, they are fully equipped to provide excellent mineral characterization services to internal and external users. The EM/XDF is particularly well known for their specialization in quantification of mineral phases by Rietveld refinement.
Center for High Throughput Phenogenomics
The Center for High Throughput Phenogenomics operates a state of the art focused ion beam system for the precision milling and imaging of samples at small scales.
Chemistry Shared Instrument Facility
The SIF houses a full suite of wet chemistry characterization instruments. They offer most major light and chromatographic characterization techniques as well as AFM and NMR.
Chemistry X-Ray Crystallography Facility
The XRD facility in the Department of Chemistry offers single crystal diffraction services as well as powder diffraction. The Chemistry facility specializes in ab initio structural determination.
Other Facilities in BC:
Advanced Microscopy Facility @ UVic
This University of Victoria facility includes SEM, TEM and FIB.
4D Labs @ SFU
The ‘4D Labs’ include SEM, TEM and FIB.