Services & Training
All users may have a 1-hour free consultation to discuss specific imaging needs and to test their samples on our systems. Training fees and hourly rates for the various instruments and imaging modalities are listed below. Users interested in sustained, extended use of the facility may apply for discounted rates.
Please note: MP = Multiphoton imaging
Tufts Users
| Service | Prime time* Self-use ($/hr) | Off-prime Self-use ($/hr) | Tufts assisted use ($/hr) | Tufts training † |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP2 Confocal | $25 | $15 | $40 | $80 |
| SP8 Confocal | $35 | $20 | $60 | $120 |
| SP8 MP | $40 | $25 | $70 | $180 |
| SP8 CARS | $45 | $30 | $75 | $180 |
| SP8 FLIM | $45 | $30 | $75 | $240 |
Outside Users
| Service | Self-use Outside user: Academic, Prime Time* Only ($/hr) | Assisted-use Outside user: Academic ($/hr) | Outside user: Industrial ($/hr) | Outside user: Training † |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP2 Confocal | $40 | $60 | $80 | $80 |
| SP8 Confocal | $65 | $85 | $120 | $120 |
| SP8 MP | $80 | $100 | $150 | $180 |
| SP8 CARS | $90 | $110 | $160 | $180 |
| SP8 FLIM | $90 | $110 | $160 | $240 |
* Prime time: Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm
† Training fee charged per user
Note: MP training also covers Confocal training. FLIM training also covers MP and Confocal training.