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Melbourne Histology Platform

Overview of Services

The Melbourne Histology Platform assists researchers to prepare animal, human, and plant tissue samples to investigate microanatomy using optical microscopy for analysis of basic biological processes and disease processes. We provide:

Biological tissue preparation, processing, embedding, and sectioning
Staining of biological tissues (including special stains and immunostaining)
A consulting service for experimental design
Access to sample sectioning and staining facilities for self-use
Training in histological techniques

Easter Holiday

The Platform will be closed from 4pm Thursday 2nd April and reopen on Wednesday 8th April. During this closure period, staff will not be available to assist users and samples cannot be dropped off for processing.

Leadership

Dr Chris Freelance	Laura Leone
Platform Manager	Laboratory Coordinator
+61383447549	+61383445759
christopher.freelance@unimelb.edu.au	lleone@unimelb.edu.au

Location and hours of operation

Hours	Location
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm	E214-216, Level 2 east wing, Medical Building (181) Cnr Royal Parade and Grattan Street The University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3010

Links and Resources

http://biomedicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/research/services/histology

Contacts

Name	Role	Phone	Email	Location
General enquiries		+61383445752	biomedsci-histology@unimelb.edu.au