CCAM uses the UConn Health CORES billing and scheduling software for both Internal Users and External Users. All UConn Health users must be authorized to charge an FRS account on the CORES software prior to using CCAM facilities. You should contact your departmental administrator to enter you as an authorized user in the system and to ensure you have access to an FRS account. For more information see CCAM microscope user policies.
Please Note – if you require assistance, please be aware that an assisted user rate will apply. Assisted rate is CCAM staff time + instrument time. Thank you for your understanding.
| Instrument / Service | Unit Charge | UConn Health | External Non‑Profit | External For‑Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microscopes | ||||
| Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopes – 780 and 880 | Per hour | $45.10 | $72.15 | $90.18 |
| LightSheet Microscope | Per hour | $45.10 | $72.15 | $90.18 |
| Zeiss Elyra 7 | Per hour | $45.10 | $72.15 | $90.18 |
| Nikon Crest Spinning Disk Confocal | Per hour | $25.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
| Zeiss Axiovert 200M | Per hour | $22.54 | $36.07 | $44.57 |
| Zeiss TIRF | Per hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Service | ||||
|
Training Session – Confocals, LightSheet, Elyra 7 (includes 2‑hour initial training and two 1‑hour follow‑ups) |
Each | $387.60 | $620.16 | $775.20 |
|
Training Session – Axiovert 200M, Zeiss TIRF (1‑hour initial training and 1‑hour follow‑up) |
Each | $193.71 | $309.23 | $386.53 |
| Assisted Usage (instrument rate not included) | Per hour | $97.68 | $156.29 | $195.36 |
| Analytical Instrumentation | ||||
| Spex Spectrofluorimeter | Per hour | $17.80 | $26.81 | $33.51 |
Fee Schedule for Long‑Term Imaging of Live Cell Preparations
CCAM offers a reduced fee for laboratories conducting long‑term, live‑cell imaging with prior approval from Susan Staurovsky. There is a minimum, five (5) hours reservation time required with the first three hours being charged at the standard facility rates and subsequent time will be billed at the reduced rates:
- $6.44/hour – UConn Health
- $10.31/hour – External Non‑Profit
- $12.88/hour – External For‑Profit
Cell Sample Supplies
To purchase cell sample supplies, please visit CORES and navigate to the Supplies tab and search for the CCAM Microscopy Facility. Samples are available for pick-up at 400 Farmington.
| Item | Unit Price | Items per Unit |
|---|---|---|
|
Ibidi Micro‑Plate, 96‑Well Round |
$36.00 | 1 plate |
|
Cellvis 4‑Chambered Cover Glass |
$30.48 | 4 units |
|
Cellvis 8‑Chambered Cover Glass |
$30.48 | 4 units |
|
MatTek 35 mm Dish – 14 mm Glass Diameter |
$19.35 | Sleeve of 10 |
|
MatTek 35 mm Dish – 20 mm Glass Diameter |
$25.45 | Sleeve of 10 |