Nikon Imaging Center User Guide
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A comprehensive guide for accessing and utilizing the advanced microscopy and imaging facilities at the Nikon Imaging Center (NIC). This manual details operational policies, mandatory user training requirements, detailed scheduling procedures, and guidelines for handling specialized samples. It is essential reading for researchers, particularly those within UCSF and QB3 laboratories, who require professional-grade equipment and secure data management services to conduct sensitive scientific studies.
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Nikon Imaging Center User Manual
CONTACT: Website: nic.ucsf.edu Calendar: nic.ucsf.edu/calendar
Kurt Thorn, Ph D [email protected] phone: 415.514.9709 fax: 415.514.4300
Alice Thwin [email protected] phone: 415.514.9728 fax: 415-514-4300
University of California, San Francisco MC 2140 Genentech Hall Room S252 600 16th Street San Francisco, CA 94158-2517
I. NIC POLICIES Access Use of equipment in the NIC@QB3 for research purposes is available to members of laboratories of UCSF and QB3. There is no charge for training and a reduced rate for use of the microscopes for internal UCSF Academic and external Academics. Users must be trained by the director of the NIC, Kurt Thorn, or the NIC Manager, Alice Thwin before using the microscopes. To arrange training, please fill out the training request form online on the nic.ucsf.edu website. Untrained users may not use the NIC microscopes at any time. Users assume responsibility for damaged equipment during their usage time. The NIC@QB3 facilities may be used, for a fee, by non-academics. Such use requires execution of an agreement with UCSF. Please contact Kurt Thorn or Alice Thwin for more information. Trained users may schedule time on the microscopes using the NIC@QB3 calendar (nic.ucsf.edu/calendar). The NIC is available for use 24 hours a day, however the doors to the NIC are only unlocked 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday. To get access to the NIC outside of these hours, you will need to have your ID card added to the proxy card system on the main entrance to the NIC. This can be done by emailing Kurt.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Pages | 4 |
| File Size | 68.16 KB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who must train me before I can use the microscopes?
You must be trained by either the NIC director, Kurt Thorn, or the NIC Manager, Alice Thwin.
What is required to use BSL2 samples or human tissues for imaging?
Users must file a Blood Use Authorization (BUA) with EH&S first and modify that BUA to list the NIC as an authorized location.
How is my research data stored, and what are its retention limits?
Data is kept on an 8 TB file server; files on D: will be automatically deleted after 60 days. If you can't access it, contact staff for help.