Multi-User Cryo-Ultramicrotome for High Resolution and Immuno-Gold Analysis at UEA
Lead Research Organisation:
University of East Anglia
Department Name: Biological Sciences
Abstract
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Publications
Bellett G
(2009)
Microtubule plus-end and minus-end capture at adherens junctions is involved in the assembly of apico-basal arrays in polarised epithelial cells.
in Cell motility and the cytoskeleton
Goldspink DA
(2013)
The microtubule end-binding protein EB2 is a central regulator of microtubule reorganisation in apico-basal epithelial differentiation.
in Journal of cell science
Kohlmaier G
(2009)
Overly long centrioles and defective cell division upon excess of the SAS-4-related protein CPAP.
in Current biology : CB
Mogensen MM
(2007)
The deaf mouse mutant whirler suggests a role for whirlin in actin filament dynamics and stereocilia development.
in Cell motility and the cytoskeleton
Moss DK
(2007)
Ninein is released from the centrosome and moves bi-directionally along microtubules.
in Journal of cell science
| Description | The cryo-ultramicrotome obtained on the equipment grant was essential for much of the work carried out in my lab. Electron microscopy is an essential part of several of our published data. |
| Exploitation Route | Other research groups on the NRP have used this equipment and still do |
| Sectors | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Chemicals,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Education,Healthcare,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Description | The REI awarded cryo-ultramicrotome has underpined key research supported by the BBSRC and others by enabling efficient ultra-thin sectioning for high resolution structural analyses and by providing a cryo-sectioning facility for immuno-electron microscope localisation of molecules vital for several studies in the School of Biological Sciences at UEA as well as at JIC. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2006 |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software),Education,Healthcare,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology,Pharmaceuticals and Medical Biotechnology |
| Description | Advanced microscopy |
| Organisation | University of East Anglia |
| Department | School of Biological Sciences UEA |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Modification of some techniques, providing live samples for training and experiments |
| Collaborator Contribution | Training, assistance and advise on various microscope techniques |
| Impact | Training of postdoctoral researchers doi: 10.1242/jcs.129759 |
| Description | The Clip1/2 knockout mouse |
| Organisation | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Provided detailed protocols for immuno-staining of isolated mouse tissue Discussed research findings |
| Collaborator Contribution | Collaborator generated the Clip1/2 double knockout. Hosted and assisted postdoc with isolation and preparation of mouse intestine from wildtype and knockout mice Genotyped samples and organised shipping of mice Contributed to manuscript submitted |
| Impact | http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsob.160274 |
| Start Year | 2011 |
| Description | The role of the SAS-4-related protein CPAP |
| Organisation | Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC) |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Made a major contribution to this project providing extensive TEM analyses. I was a member of the supervisory team for the first author and I was also one of the external examiners for his PhD viva in Switzerland. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Publication on which I was a co-author doi: 10.1016/j |
| Impact | Training of postdoc Publication: doi: 10.1016/j |
| Start Year | 2007 |
| Description | Advances in stem cell biology ASGBI meeting |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | PhD student presented research findings Training in poster presentation |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2007 |
| Description | Bio colloquium |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Talks and poster presentations have lead to collaborations New collaborations |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | Pre-2006,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014 |
| Description | British Society of Cell Biology meeting, Edinburgh (2009) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | poster presentation Training in presentation and networking |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2009 |
| Description | International conference on the Centrosome and Spindle Poles in Heidelberg, Germany |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Attended conference and gave a talk on our recent findings concerning the centrosome. Part of TEM work from my lab was also included on a poster by collaborator Work presented was subsequently published doi: 10.1002 doi: 10.1016/j |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2008 |