Electron Microscopy

Contact: Kristian.Pfaller@i-med.ac.at

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Field - Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy ( FESEM ) is a powerful tool to investigate biological surface structures at high resolution (magnification up to x 100.000).
FESEM investigations are complemented by Transmission Electron Microscopy ( TEM ) and Light Microscopy.

Examples for ongoing projects

A. Migration of Langerhans cells in skin [1]

Collaboration with N. Romani and P. Stoitzner; Department of Dermatology, University of Innsbruck

B. Release and distribution of lung - surfactant [2]

Collaboration with T. Haller; Department of Physiology, University of Innsbruck

C. Tumorgrowth and morphology as mimicked by 3-D cell culture

Collaboration with T. Seppi; Department of Radiotherapy - Radiooncology, University of Innsbruck

D. Neuronal cell cultures

Collaboration with L. Klimaschewski; Department of Neuroanatomy, University of Innsbruck

E. Eye structure of mutant Drosophila melanogaster

Collaboration with L.A. Huber.

F. Microscopic anatomy of organs for undergraduate teaching

G. Corosion cast techniques - Morphology of circulatory systems [3]

Selected references

Stoitzner P, Pfaller K, Stössel H, Romani N (2002) A Close-Up View of Migrating Langerhans Cells in the Skin. J Invest Dermat 118: 117-125.
Haller T, Dietl P, Pfaller K, Frick M, Mair N, Paulmichl M, Hess MW, Fürst J, Maly K (2001) Fusion pore expansion is a slow, discontinuous, and CA2+-dependent process regulating secretion from alveolar type II cells. J Cell Biol 155: 279-289.
Hasibeder W, Germann R, Sparr H, Haisjackl M, Friesenecker B, Luz G, Pernthaler H, Pfaller K, Maurer H, Ennemoser O (1994) Vasomotion induces regular major oscillations in jejunal mucosal tissue oxygenation. Am J Physiol 266: G978-86.