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Register for our Shared Research Facilities Showcase!

Pitt’s shared research facilities house special-purpose equipment and offer expert consultation to support a wide range of technical areas across the University.
 
Join us to explore these facilities to enhance your research! Network with Pitt research specialists and discuss specific research questions.
 
As you explore the event, stop by each information table to grab a stamp on your Shared Research Facilities game board. Collect enough stamps and you'll be entered into our raffle for awesome prizes!

When: Monday, October 19th, 2026 from 2pm-5pm

Where: University Club, Ballroom B (second floor)

Who: Open to all Pitt faculty, students, and staff

Light appetizers and drinks will be provided.

Please register here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2srDXoGkJ933Nrw

Registration is Encouraged but not Required

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Dietrich School Microscopy and Imaging Suite

Overview of Equipment and Services

The Microscopy and Imaging Suite offers state-of-the-art optical and electron microscopy, as well as flow cytometry services. The facility is equipped with advanced instruments for super-resolution (STORM/PALM), confocal, two-photon microscopy, electron microscopy (TEM and SEM), stereoscopic imaging, flow cytometry, and an image analysis workstation. We welcome all University of Pittsburgh members and external users. Our team provides support for experimental design, equipment training, staff-assisted image acquisition, and image analysis. All users must complete training with facility staff before accessing equipment.

Location and Hours of Operation

Primary: 101 Langley Hall, 179 Tennyson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260

Primary Sq. Ft: 1388

Days of the Week

Hours open

Monday – Friday

9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Assisted use

 

24/7 for trained users

Resources

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Chaowei Shang, PhD
Facility Director
 
412-624-4448
 
chs330@pitt.edu
 
101 Langley Hall
 
Susan Ferline
Fiscal Manager
 
412-383-5991
 
slf25@pitt.edu
 
605 Chevron Science Center
 
Carrie Waters
Business Coordinator
 
412-648-5674
 
clw164@pitt.edu
 
605 Chevron Science Center
 

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