Zeiss Axioscan 7 is Ready to Use

We are thrilled to announce some exciting news regarding our new Zeiss Axioscan 7, located in HCI RM 1470. This state-of-the-art slide scanner is now ready for public use, offering you enhanced capabilities
for your imaging needs.
Reflecting those enhanced capabilities, the hourly rate for using the Zeiss Axioscan 7 is $44 per hour.
The Axio Scan.Z1 continues to operate smoothly and will continue to provide its regular service. Its rate
remains $40 per hour.
For current users of the Z1 who wish to transition to the 7, we are offering two discounted services:

• Profile Set Up: Unfortunately, we can’t simply copy a Z1 scan profile to the 7. There is too much
  difference between the machines. We will help set up a new profile on the 7 with no charge for staff
  time. Simply book the staff and Axioscan 7 time. We will exclude the staff time from billing.
• Refresher Training: While the Zen software is similar, there are a number of differences and
  improvements. If you have been trained on the Z1, we expect training on the 7 to take an hour. We will do this “refresher” with no charge for staff time. Book the staff and Axioscan 7 time. Let us know that this is a refresher and we will exclude the staff time from billing.
  New users should continue to schedule 2 hours for training on either the Z1 or 7 and will be charged for both instrument and staff time.
  Key Features of the Zeiss Axioscan 7:
  Improved Support for Opal Dyes: The scanner is equipped with two light sources and two filter sets,
  making it ideal for handling multiplexed samples. One filter set is tailored for OPAL dyes, offering
  enhanced capabilities for sample labeling. If you require assistance with OPAL dye labeling, please
  consult the BMP core in HCI.
  Unfortunately, switching the filter set to Opal and back requires staff time. While we will not charge for this service, please book an extra half hour of staff and instrument time at the start and end of your appointment for the switch. Depending on the popularity of the Opal dyes, we will adjust policy and scheduling accordingly.

Advanced Functions

The Zeiss Axioscan 7 includes advanced features such as polarized light (POL) imaging (e.g., for wound healing or fibrosis assays), the ability to adjust focus mapping for precise focus location setup, two multiband filters to expedite certain fluorescence scans, and a separated offline Zeiss analysis software (ZEN Desk) installed on the HCI workstation (HCI RM 1470). The calendar for booking time on the Zeiss Axioscan 7 will be available online starting on October 23, 2023.