Who can use the CSIF?

In order to use the resources in the Cell Sciences Imaging Facility (CSIF) you must be a member of the Stanford community and be able to provide a signed Interdepartmental Request form (SU-13).

Non-Stanford researchers may access the CSIF, please contact the CSIF Director at jwm@stanford.edu or 650-725-7532 for information regarding availability and pricing.

Staffed hours

The CSIF staff is available to answer your questions and help you with problems Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. through 5 p.m.
EMC phone number: 723-3462; office: 725-7532

Off hours access

Access on nights/weekends is given only to current users who have completed at least 3 sessions of independent use on the microscope system and who the CSIF staff feels can operate the equipment competently.

Experienced users can apply for an access code by filling out the on-line application at the Beckman B001 off-hours access page. Please allow 2-3 days for processing of your request.

Off hours access is given at the discretion of the director and may be cancelled for any user who doesn't adhere to CSIF policies.

Fees for electron microscope use and EM services

Fees for training and individual use of electron microscopes and computers as well as a description of available electron microscopy services can be found on the CSIF-EMC services and pricing page.
These rates are available to members of the Stanford community.