A Research Grade Microscope with Epiflourescence and Nomarski DIC Capabilities and an Integrated Image Analysis System for the University of Puerto Rico Humacao

该奖项提供资金用于购买具有落射荧光和Nomarski DIC功能的研究级显微镜以及集成图像分析系统，以增强波多黎各大学Humanco校区生物系的现有研究设施。综合图像分析系统将包括一个高分辨率CCD摄像机、视频CCD摄像机、控制器/计算机、图像分析软件和打印机。该仪器将大大提高微生物生态学和神经生物学的研究能力，并促进对辐射和环境污染造成的DNA损伤的研究。 这些设备将使本科研究生能够参与与教师的合作项目，并接受利用光学显微镜最新进展以及图像收集和分析相关改进的技术使用培训。

This award provides funds for the purchase of a research grade microscope with epifluorescence and Nomarski DIC capabilities and of an integrated image analysis system to enhance the existing research facilities in the Department of Biology at the Humanco campus of the University of Puerto Rico. The integrated image analysis system will consist of a high resolution CCD camera, video CCD camera, controller/computer, image analysis software and printer. The instrumentation will significantly improve research capabilities in microbial ecology and neurobiology, and facilitate study of DNA damage by radiation and pollution in the environment. The equipment will enable undergraduate research students to participate in collaborative projects with faculty, and to be trained in use of techniques that take advantage of recent progress in light microscopy, and related improvements in image collection and analysis.