Inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases are complex, multifactorial conditions that affect multiple organs and cellular components. To tackle these intricate biological challenges, we employ and advance multi-modal and multi-scale imaging and flow cytometry pipelines. These pipelines include the entire process from sample preparation, image acquisition to image analysis and quantification. Our workflows are adpated to various tissues, including the heart, kidneys, blood vessels, muscles, liver and adipose tissue. They operate across scales ranging from whole organs to subcellular levels, employing techniques such as widefield imaging, confocal spectral imaging, high-resolution imaging (Airyscan), high-content imaging (Axioscan 7, Opera Phenix), and cytometry-based analysis (spectral, sorting, and analysis).
Sample Preparation: Protein imaging
STED correlative imaging with molecular dynamic and interaction (FCS-FLIM-FRAP-FRET) on thin, thick samples
Light-sheet imaging of fixed and live samples. We can afford (cells, IPS, organoïds, hydra, fish, human tissues) because the microscope is installed in Biology Safety Level 2
Low signal fast live imaging at nano-scale level (Airy / Fast Airyscan , Live-3D-STED, Live-3D-SLMN)
Cell-biology expertise: providing cells(epithelial, glial, neuronal) and organoïds, labelling (transfections or probe-Test), and imaging for physicist, chemist that would like to test a prototype. Including : Guidance on super-resolution modalities (collaboration) : from system choice (SIM-STED-STORM) to images processing and data analysis (tools development).
Correlation microscopy between super-resolution acquisition and collagen harmonic signalling
Super-resolution acquisition coupled to high-end atomic force microscopy
Full pipeline support on light sheet and biphoton imaging (from sample prep and tissue clearing to imaging)
On demand from basic training for image acquisition to full pipeline support in multi modal imaging
In vivo visualization of plant tissues cellular development, as well as of their response to climate variations
(Key-words : PICPLANT facility with greenhouses (S2), 3 growth chambers for small and large plants, CONVIRON climatic chamber, histology, stereomicroscope, Spectral-FLIM confocal microscope.
Live Imaging and molecular dynamics for cell, organoids, tissue and embryo : from sample preparation with access to a L2 cell culture room, to microscopy and data analysis
(Key words : spinning disk, lattice light sheet, widefield, LightSheet, FRAP, photoconversion, FCS, spot variation FCS, TIRF, single molecule, FRET, FLIM))
Histology : from sample preparation with the RHEM and PHIV facility (human, animal and plant tissue) to digitisation of virtual slides and image analysis
(Key words : brightfield and multiplex staining, Nanozoomer (brightfield), Axioscan (fluorescence), Pannoramic (brightfield and fluorescence), QuPath and Histometrix with machine/deep learning)