This equipment is operated by Histology Core staff only.
Sakura Tissue Processor
The Sakura Tissue Processor efficiently handles up to 300 samples at once, featuring 15 reagent bottles designed to minimize evaporation and maintain sample integrity.
Epredia Tissue Processor
The Epredia Excelsior AS Tissue Processor delivers up to 300‑cassette capacity and precise reagent management. It has direct alcohol quality measurement that can reduce reagent waste by over 75 %, while enhancing tissue quality, safety, and workflow efficiency.
Thermo Shandon Varistain 26-6 Auto-Slide Deparaffinization & Stainer
Processes up to 64 slides per basket and up to 1,536 slides per run (24 baskets), offering high-throughput automated staining and deparaffinization.
Bookable Instruments
Paraffin embedder
Paraffin Embedder is shared with Histology technicians. Please book on Calpendo. Users do not need to bring paraffin.
Microtome
Users must bring their own blades.
Cryostat
In Room 271 at the Variety Building. Please book via Calpendo under the ACMaN calendar, and contact Maryam mrahimibalaei@cmmt.ubc.ca for training/assistance.
Cryostat
In Room 3029 at the North Block Building. Please book via Calpendo under the ACMaN calendar, and contact Maryam mrahimibalaei@cmmt.ubc.ca for training/assistance.