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The Molecular and Cellular Imaging Center (MCIC) is an Ohio State University core facility with equipment and services in the areas of microscopy (light, confocal, transmission and scanning electron microscopy), genomics and molecular biology (low- and high-throughput sequencing, library preparation, qPCR) and bioinformatics (research assistance, running standardized pipelines, teaching of courses and of small groups, 1-on-1 training).

We are part of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) and our mission is to support research at CFAES and the rest of Ohio State University by providing cost-effective services. The facility is also available to other research and educational institutions and the private sector. Most of our equipment and staff are in Selby Hall on the Wooster campus, but we have a satellite laboratory in Kottman Hall on the Columbus campus.

If you are interested in using our equipment or services, or just have a question — don't hesitate to contact us by emailing mcic@osu.edu or one of our staff directly.

 


 

News

  1. MCIC Hosts Hands-On ddPCR Training

    Dec 13, 2024

    On December 11, 2024, MCIC successfully hosted a hands-on ddPCR (Droplet Digital PCR) training session for 20 participants. The session was led by Danielle and Chandra from Bio-Rad, along with Wirat Pipatpongpinyo from MCIC.

    The training provided a comprehensive overview of ddPCR, covering its principles, technical tips and tricks, applications, software use, and data analysis. Participants gained practical insights into how ddPCR can advance their research in areas such as plant virology, microbial studies, and diagnostics.

  2. Welcome Patience Baya to MCIC!

    Nov 8, 2024

    We are excited to announce that Patience Baya has joined our team as a Research Associate in the Molecular Biology Unit at MCIC. Patience recently earned her Master’s degree from Youngstown State University and will bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our team.

    Please join us in welcoming Patience, who officially started on October 21, 2024. We look forward to her contributions and are thrilled to have her on board. Welcome, Patience!

     

  3. New Booking Method for Light and Confocal Microscopy Services

    Feb 12, 2024

    We're excited to announce a more convenient way to schedule appointments for our light and confocal microscopy services! To streamline the booking process and make it easier for you to access our microscopy facilities, we've implemented a new online booking system.