The Centre for Optophysiology

Olympus FVMPE-RS Multiphoton

 

• Resonance and galvo scanner
• SIM scanner for simultaneous photoactivation with CW lasers (1P)
• 4 GaAsP detectors
• Inner focus: An endoscopic objective with an electrically tuneable lens (ETL)
• ETL allows imaging of 2 areas simultaneously and imaging at an angle

 

Neurotar homecage

 

• Mouse is head fixed but has the illusion that it can move around the maze / arena

Mightex Oasis

• Allows singe cell resolution calcium imaging with simultaneous optogenetic stimulation
• Is compatible with standard  optical components, unlike miniscopes
• Configuration can be easily changedn be easily changed

In vivo electrophysiology

 

• The setups include Neurostar robot stereotaxic frames AM systems amplifiers and WinLTP software.

 

Bussey-Saksida touchscreens

 

• Allows translatable cognitive testing in mice
• Multiple tests possible by superimposing different masks over the touchscreen, for example:
  • Visual discrimination
  • Pairwise associate learning
  • Location discrimination
  • 5-choice serial reaction time task
• Can be used in combination with Plexon Omniplex electrophysiology and Plexon Plexbright optogenetic systems