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About

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

 

End of year closure period

MHP will close at 4pm on Tuesday 23rd December and reopen at 9am on Monday 12th January 2026. During that period, only UoM users with swipecard access and appropriate out-of-hours working approval will be able to access the lab.

 

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

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

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
General enquiries

 
+61383445752
 
biomedsci-histology@unimelb.edu.au