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Manawatu Microscopy and Imaging Centre
The Manawatu Microscopy & Imaging Centre (MMIC) is a multi-user facility on Massey University's Turitea campus. We provide researchers with the latest equipment needed for Transmitted Light and Fluorescence Microscopy [Widefield and Confocal], Electron Microscopy (TEM and SEM/EDS) and Image Analysis.
Our facilities
Publications and resources
Publications
The research featured in the below publications utilised Manawatu Microscopy and Imaging Centre facilities.
Registration and booking
Microscope booking
If you are new to the MMIC please fill out the new user form. Registered users can go straight to the online booking form.
New users MMIC registration form.pdf (44 KB)Contact us
Institute of Fundamental Sciences
Riddet Road, Massey University
Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North
+64 356 9099 extn 84714
Fax: +64 350 5682
TEM: Raoul Solomon
SEM: Raoul Solomon
Confocal/Widefield fluorescence microscopes: Matthew Savoian
Transmitted light microscopes: Matthew Savoian
Important Notices
Under our current Covid-19 level-2 guidelines please note the following about MMIC operation:
-Anyone entering MMIC MUST sign in and be wearing a face covering
-New user training sessions are temporarily suspended
-Equipment access may be limited to ensure social distancing
-If you are feeling unwell, please do not enter the facility
We apologise for any inconvenience that these precautions may cause
-The MMIC team