FAQ’S
How do I get a password?
You click on “New membwe registration” in the Ordering page
After I register, can I start order equipment?
No, your request to become a user will be processed and you will recive an e-mail notice that your request was approved.
Only after approval, can you began to order specific instruments.
After my registration was approved, can I reserve all instrument?
No, you will be able to reserve only the instruments that were assigned to you as a user.
After I register, can I work by myself?
No, registration only allows you to reserve instruments.
After your request will be approved, you will be assignd for each instrument as a “self operator” or “need assistance”.
If you need assistance, you will receive the required guidance and you will still need to contact us.
What is the cost of using one of the instruments?
Our fees are published in the “Ordering” page.
Why can't I see the related documents shown in the instruments page?
After registration, only approved users can download the related documnets.
Registration to the site does not mean you are approved as a user.
Should I mention that I used the Life Sciences and Engineering (LS&E) Infrastructure Center for my publication?
Always mention the LS&E Infrastructure Center in your acknowledgements and if relevant also in your Materials and Methods section. This is critical for the facility e.g. for better visibility of the facility and for fundraising purposes – and it increases credibility of your work.
Acknowledgments: The authors acknowledge the Life Sciences and Engineering (LS&E) Infrastructure Center, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel, for the use of equipment, support and excellent technical assistance.
Materials and Methods: Image acquisition and analyses were performed at the Life Sciences and Engineering (LS&E) Infrastructure Center, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
How do I make sure that my publication is added to the LS&E infrastructure Center website?
The publication website page depends on your contribution to keep the publication list updated.
Please send us an e-mail providing the references of any publications that have used the equipment of the facility.
How should I describe the equipment and methods I used at the LS&E infrastructure Center in my publication?
If requested by your journal, you may include the following information (where relevant) in your Materials and Methods section,
to accurately describe the way in which you did your imaging:
- Microscope model and manufacturer, e.g. 710 laser scanning confocal microscope, Zeiss
- Objective lens magnification, NA, and correction for abberation, e.g. 63x/1.4 oil Plan-Apochromat
- Wavelengths of excitation and emission
- Camera model and manufacturer
- Software programme(s) and version, e.g. Zeiss Zen Desk
- Image acquisition settings, e.g. focus step size (for z-series), exposure time, binning, time between images (for time lapse)
- Details of any image processing or analysis procedures