The Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, Histology, and Pathology
The Electron Microscopy/Histology/Pathology Laboratory is a Morphology Core Facility, which provides histopathological, immunocytochemical, and ultrastructural support for National Jewish Health research investigators and clinicians. The Core Facility provides quality control for morphologic studies, and optimizes use of supplies and equipment. Ongoing interaction of Morphology Core personnel with each investigator facilitates communication regarding morphologic findings, histopathological interpretation, and new technical developments, thus increasing the efficiency of the research projects. Staff are well-trained, extremely experienced technicians, and the laboratory has a wide repertoire of specialized techniques.
Experimental Pathology
Cell Biology
Major Capital Equipment Includes:
Contact Information:
Consulting Pathologists:
Staff
Areas of Research Interest Include (But Are Not Limited To):
Experimental Pathology
(Animal models of inflammation and pathologic states and in human pulmonary diseases.)
We have extensive experience in the evaluation of development and resolution of pulmonary inflammation, fibrosis, and in animal "models" of asthma. In the past ten years we have also explored the involvement of chronic infection with atypical pathogens in the persistence of asthma. We have a long-standing interest in pulmonary vascular remodeling in pulmonary hypertension.
Cell Biology
Experimental responses of macrophages and neutrophils to mediators of inflammation. Apoptosis (studies in neutrophils, lymphocytes and epithelial cells).
Major Capital Equipment Includes:
| Philips 400 T Electron Microscope |
Philips CM 10 Electron Microscope |
| Reichert- Jung Ultracut E ultramicrotomes |
Lynx EM Tissue Processor |
| Miles-Sakura VIP Tissue processor |
Miles-Sakura Embedding Center |
| Reichert -Jung Cryocut Cryostat |
Zeiss Light Microscope |
| Olympus Double-headed Light Microscope Equipped with Camera |
Olympus Triple-headed Microscope |
| Morphometry Equipment |
Omega Enlarger |
| IEC Centrifuge |
Vacuum Pumps |
| Mettler PC 440 Balance |
JB -4 Microtome |
| Lab Line Incubator/oven |
Beckman Microfuge |
| Mohr print Processor |
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Contact Information:
Jan Henson, Manager
Electron Microscopy/Histology/Pathology Laboratory
Hanley Building, Room F111
National Jewish Health
1400 Jackson St.
Denver, CO 80206
Tel: 303-398-1164
Fax: 303-270-2240
Email: hensonj@njc.org
Consulting Pathologists:
Carlyne D. Cool, MD
Steve Groshong, MD, PhD
Staff:
| Lynn Cunningham |
(303) 398-1162 |
| Immunocytochemistry and Histopathology |
cunninghaml@njc.org |
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| Galeen Smith |
(303) 398 -1163 |
| Electron microscopy and Histopathology |
smithga@njc.org |
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