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RCSI receives €1.1 million SFI Infrastructure Award for super resolution microscopy

Blood platelet taken in Dr Schoen’s laboratory
Nanoscale super-resolution image showing the hollow structure of microtubules in a blood platelet taken in Dr Schoen’s laboratory.

Following an application led by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, a €1.47 million SFI Infrastructure Award has been granted to develop a unique facility for highly advanced microscopy in Ireland.

The funding for RCSI (€1.1 million) will be used to purchase two super‑resolution microscopes to be housed in a new dedicated facility with expert staff.

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