Our electron, ion, light imaging and microanalysis facilities are world-class and feature a unique ion probe facility and MRI facility.

Internationally renowned academic and expert general staff provide support ranging from initial project discussion and planning through to application of cutting-edge techniques and assistance with data interpretation.

We have instruments and expertise in a range of analytical techniques.

Microscopy Australia Flagship Ion Probe Facility

The Microscopy Australia Flagship Facility offers secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) analysis which is an ultra-sensitive surface analysis technique for determining the composition of solid samples at the micron scale.

Contact for SIMS 1280 enquiries/services:

[email protected]

NanoSIMS - high resolution imaging mass-spectrometry

Nano scale Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry is a high resolution isotope and elemental imaging technique for solid sample surfaces.

Contact for NanoSIMS enquiries/services:

[email protected]

Metabolomics Australia

The Metabolomics Australia facility at UWA provides open access to all researchers across Australia, including training, sample analysis by mass spectrometry and consulting.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

WA National Imaging Facility

The Western Australian National Imaging Facility (WA NIF) node offers a broad technical platform, allowing imaging of materials, plants, and specimens, as well as preclinical small animal and biomedical human research capabilities.

Cytometry

Flow cytometry allows rapid multiparametric analysis of cells and particles in suspension at very high speed.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

Biological and molecular mass spectrometry (BMMS)

As of March 2021, CMCA will no longer be managing BMMS at UWA, with a new centrally-managed Facility being formed. If you would like to access BMMS facilities at UWA, please contact:

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)spectroscopy

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy can provide detailed information about the structure, dynamics and the interactions of molecules.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

Optical microscopy

Light microscopes use visible light sources including white light, fluorescent light and lasers to image live and fixed samples.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM)

Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) uses electrons to acquire surface structural information and elemental distributions in a wide range of bulk samples.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) involves a beam of high-energy electrons passing through a thin sample, typically about 100nm thick.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

X-ray diffraction (XRD)

As of January 2021, CMCA will no longer be managing XRD facilities at UWA, with a new centrally-managed UWA Diffraction Facility being formed. If you would like to access XRD facilities at UWA, please contact:

 Single crystal XRD enquiries can still be directed to Stephen Moggach: [email protected]

X-ray microscopy (XRM)

X-ray microscopy (XRM) is an imaging modality also known as micro-computed tomography (micro-CT).

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

Scanning probe microscopy (SPM)

Scanning probe microscopy enables three-dimensional imaging at the nanometer scale by scanning a very sharp probe across a surface.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

Sample preparation

Facilities feature equipment and laboratories for preparation of biological and materials samples, including physical containment level 2 (PC2) laboratories on both major sites.

Contacts: Assoc/Prof Peta Clode (Biology); Dr Alexandra Suvorova (Materials); Dr Malcolm Roberts (Earth)

Data management, analysis and visualisation (DMAV)

The DMAV group can assist you with the development of a data management plan and provide advice in relation to the analysis and visualisation of your data. Instrument specific reconstruction, analysis and visualisation software are typically available on both the instrument PC and one or more CMCA workstations.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

Proteomics Australia

The Proteomics Australia facility at UWA is a collaboration between UWA and Proteomics International. It provides a selection of services to WA researchers and industry, including sample analysis by mass spectrometry, data analysis and consulting.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and laser ablation (LA-ICP-MS) provide UWA with high-precision, ultra-sensitive isotopic and elemental capabilities.

Contact for enquiries/services:

[email protected]

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