Rates
UNIVERSITY IMAGING CENTERS FY21 RATE UPDATE
Dear colleagues and valued users of the University Imaging Centers,
Due to the extended reduced usage and a significant reduction in subsidy, the University Imaging Centers (UIC) has no choice but to budget for a significant rate increase which will become effective on November 1, 2020.
We are making every effort to communicate this increase to all of our customers.
The UIC does not take price increases lightly. We understand the importance of the UIC providing cutting edge-services, staff, equipment, and techniques, but in order for the UIC to continue to operate these changes are necessary. While we have had nominal rate increases in the past, the dramatic negative impacts on usage and subsidy during the pandemic is the driving issue that must be addressed. In the period of the pandemic the UIC has and is targeted toward a deficit exceeding $500K that must be addressed. We have taken significant steps to reduce expenses and will continue to work to improve service everyday in order to provide you access to the best imaging instrumentation, training, and support available.
Please feel free to contact us at uic@umn.edu with any questions you might have about this pricing increase.
Each and every day we deeply thank you for your business and continued support. It is only with your support that we can reach our synergistic goals of being the best.
University of Minnesota Researchers
The University Imaging Centers (UIC) is open to investigators and projects of members of the University of Minnesota community as well as external users.
For more information on using our facilities and the associated policies, please read through our policy page.
Acknowledgements
For the purposes of funding and justification, it is important that if you use the University Imaging Centers services for any aspect of your research, teaching, or publication, you acknowledge those services as having been provided by the University Imaging Centers at the University of Minnesota and thanking the appropriate staff.
Example: Work was done using Instrument 'X' with the assistance of Staff 'Y' at the University of Minnesota - University Imaging Centers.
Please provide a copy of any publication for our files.
Light Microscopy
| Instrument Categories |
Unassisted Imaging
(UMN Rates)
|
Assisted Imaging
(UMN Rates)
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| Advanced Light Microscopy | $55.00 / Hour | $105.00 / Hour |
| Intermediate Light Microscopy | $38.50 / Hour | $88.50 / Hour |
| Basic Light Microscopy | No Charge | $50.00 / Hour |
| Molecular Biology Imaging | $33.00 / Hour | $83.00 / Hour |
| Live Cell Imaging | See Below | See Below |
| Sample Preparation | $16.00 / Hour | $66.00 / Hour |
| Category Inclusions: | ||
| Advanced Light Microscopy: | Intermediate Light Microscopy: | Basic Light Microscopy: |
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| Molecular Biology Imaging: | Live Cell Imaging: | Sample Preparation: |
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Tissue Clearing & Imaging
| Services |
Service Fee
(UMN Rates)
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| Clearing (1-6 Samples Per Run) | $300.00 / Run |
| Clearing + Antibody Labeling (1-6 Samples Per Run) | $450.00 / Run |
| Cleared Tissue Imaging (Performed by UIC Staff) | $25 / Hour |
Small Animal Imaging
| Instruments |
Unassisted Imaging
(UMN Rates)
|
Assisted Imaging
(UMN Rates)
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| Bruker Xtreme | $50.00 / Hour | $100.00 / Hour |
| IVIS Spectrum | $50.00 / Hour | $100.00 / Hour |
| IVIS 100 | $50.00 / Hour | $100.00 / Hour |
| Vevo 2100 (JH & CCRB) | $50.00 / Hour | $100.00 / Hour |
Electron Microscopy
| Instruments |
Unassisted Imaging
(UMN Rates)
|
Assisted Imaging
(UMN Rates)
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| JEOL 1440 Plus TEM | $85.00 / Hour | $135.00 / Hour |
| Hitachi S3500N SEM | $55.00 / Hour | $105.00 / Hour |
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• SEM: Cryo
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$67.25 / Hour | $117.25 / Hour |
| Microtome | $10.00 / Hour | $60.00 / Hour |
| Sputter Coater | $14.00 / Run |
$14.00 / Run +
$50.00 / Hour
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| Critical Point Dryer | $10.00 / Run |
$10.00 / Run +
$50.00 / Hour
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| Services |
Service Fee
(UMN Rates)
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| TEM: Sample-to-Plastic | $125.00 / Sample |
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TEM: Stained Thin Sections
(Price in addition to Sample-to-Plastic)
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$35.00 / Sample |
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TEM: Negative Staining (Includes 30 minutes of imaging)* *Additional samples, alternate processing methods, and/or additional scope time will incur addtional costs. |
$75.00 / Sample |
| SEM: Sample to Coated Stub | $125.00 / Sample |
| SEM: Sample Processing (Non Chemical Fixation) | $75.00 / Sample |
| SEM: Cut, Dry, Mount, Coat | $50.00 / Stub |
| Additional Staff Microtomy | $65.00 / Hour |
| Immunogold Cytohistochemistry Technical Time | $50.00 / Hour |
Training, Technical Assistance, and Support
| Services |
Service Fee
(UMN Rates)
|
| Training (Flat Fee for up to 2 Users)* | $100 / Instrument |
| Technical Assistance & Support | $50 / Hour |
| Basic Light Microscopy Training | $50 / Hour |
| Electron Microscopy Training & Technical Assistance | $50 / Hour |
| * |
Basic Light Microscopy and Electron Microscopy training are excluded from the flat training fee.
These categories are subject to hourly training fees.
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Brightfield Slide Scanning
| Services |
Service Fee
(UMN Rates)
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| Brightfield Slide Scanning | $15.00 / Slide |
Output Services
| Services |
Service Fee
(UMN Rates)
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| Poster Printing (Standard Paper) | $6.00 / Sq. Ft. |
| Poster Printing (Photo Gloss) | $7.25 / Sq. Ft. |
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Poster Printing (Cloth)
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$8.50 / Sq. Ft. |
| 3D Printing | Contact Alex Cramer. |
| Thermal Camera |
$5.00 / Hour or
$25.00 / Day
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