PNB Research
Research Facilities
Specialized shared facilities, advanced instrumentation, and technical expertise support research across PNB and the broader UConn research community.
Explore Our Facilities
COR²E
COR²E, formerly the Biotechnology/Bioservices Center, has been transformed and expanded to support the growth of research at UConn. COR²E provides shared resources and services for UConn’s research faculty and the broader University community.
Imaging & Microscopy
Bioscience Electron Microscopy Laboratory
The Bioscience Electron Microscopy Laboratory provides the facilities, training, service, and technical expertise needed to carry out electron microscopy (EM) on a variety of biological and non-biological samples.
Laboratory Services
- Provides EM equipment, services, and technical expertise for research projects conducted by investigators within and outside UConn.
- Provides education and training in the theory and practice of electron microscopy through PNB courses and independent student research.
Advanced Light Microscopy Facility
The Advanced Light Microscopy Facility is part of the Center for Open Research Resources and Equipment (COR²E) at the University of Connecticut. The facility provides access to advanced imaging technologies that support innovation and cross-disciplinary research.
Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy
Widefield Imaging
Total Internal Reflection Microscopy (TIRF)
Instrumentation is available on an hourly basis to University of Connecticut researchers and external users.
