Located in the William Wehr Physics Building of Marquette University's Milwaukee campus, the Biomaterials & Histology Laboratory facilities include laboratories, offices, and a darkroom. The laboratory is fully equipped for high-resolution radiography, grossing, preparation of bone and implant samples for decalcified and undecalcified histology, microtomes and diamond saw sectioning, staining, cover slipping, evaluation by polarized and transmitted light microscopy, and quantitative histomorphometry. In addition, the OREC Biomaterials & Histology Laboratory has access to additional assets for biomechanical testing through its collaboration with the OREC Biomechanics Laboratory.
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Faxitron (Model 43805, Hewlett Packard, McMinnville, OR) high-resolution radiography unit and high-resolution film (EKTASCAN B/RA Film 4153, Kodak, Rochester, NY) to produce high-resolution radiographs |
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Microtomes: Olympus CUT 4055 & 4060 retracting microtome, et cetera |
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Microscopes: Zeiss Universal Microscope, Bausch and Lomb Microscopes |
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Precision Cutters: High-speed Buehler Isomet 1000 Precision Cutter; Buehler Isomet low-speed Precision Cutters (x4) |
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Image Analysis Computer Workstation: Image Pro Premier 9.3 and Leica DFC295 digital camera for digital microscopy, image acquisition, and measurement |
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Fume hoods for grossing and histologic preparation |
The Biomaterials & Histology Laboratory is looking for individuals with an interest in learning more about biomaterials or participating in collaborative research projects. For more information on becoming a member of BIMA, contact Dr. Jeffrey Toth.
