Nikon Center Of Excellence

  • Vanderbilt University

    Advanced imaging tools reveal architecture of cell division machinery

    Using super-resolution microscopy tools in the Nikon Center of Excellence, Vanderbilt investigators have determined the molecular architecture of the contractile ring machinery that functions during cell division — a process that is essential for life. Read More

    Nov 9, 2017

  • Vanderbilt University

    Nikon Center of Excellence for live-cell imaging makes debut

    Officials of Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Nikon Instruments Inc. last week celebrated the opening of the Vanderbilt Nikon Center of Excellence, which features state-of-the-art microscopy for live-cell imaging. Read More

    Oct 13, 2016

  • Vanderbilt University

    Basic science, extraordinary impact

    The discoveries that can change the course of human health forever often begin in the tiniest places: in molecules and cells, at the most fundamental intersection of physics, chemistry and biology. Understanding how these cellular and molecular processes work is the focus of basic biomedical research at Vanderbilt. Read More

    Oct 6, 2016

  • Nikon Center of Excellence makes debut Oct. 4

    Nikon Center of Excellence makes debut Oct. 4

    On Tuesday, Oct. 4, the Cell Imaging Shared Resource (CISR) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) will officially unveil its new Nikon Center of Excellence, which will feature state-of-the-art microscopy for live cell imaging. Read More

    Sep 29, 2016