Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM)

The University of Queensland

The Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (CMM) is an interdisciplinary research, teaching and service centre. We play an integral role within the research programs of The University of Queensland and participate in both undergraduate and postgraduate education. We provide a comprehensive suite of analytical instrumentation and a high standard of training programs for university researchers. Our highly experienced, specialist staff are committed to providing a supportive and resourceful working environment where clients receive expert advice and training that equips them to achieve their research goals. The CMM is a foundation member of the Queensland Node of Microscopy Australia which was established in 2007 under the Commonwealth Government's National Collaborative Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS).

Website

https://cmm.centre.uq.edu.au

Organisation type

University Research Centre
National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Scheme facility

Number of research staff

20-100 research staff

Address

AIBN, Building 75, Cooper Road, St Lucia QLD 4067

Strengths and capabilities

Electron microscopy services
Advanced sample preparation
Cryo-electron microscopy
Electron diffraction and microanalysis
X-ray diffraction and scattering
Surface analysis and science
Electron probe microanalysis
Chemical and molecular surface analysis
3D Data visualization
Data and image analysis and processing
Electron beam lithography
Imaging mass spectrometry
Crystallography
Micro and nano characterisation expertise
Mineral, mining, metal and recycling characterisation hub

Facilities and major equipment

Transmission electron microscopes (TEM & STEM)
Scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
Cryo electron microscopes (CryoEM)
Focused ion beam microscopes and manufacturing (FIB)
Surface chemistry and structural analysers
X-ray and Photon thin film analyser
X-ray powder and micro diffractometers
Small and wide angle X-ray scattering
Electron and X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy
Electronand X-ray microanalysis
Electron beam lithography & Nanofabrication instruments
Imaging mass spectrometry instruments (Maldi, Desi & SIMS)
Crystallography instruments (access to ANSTO Beamlines)
Microscopy sample preparation facilities including cryo preparation
Cleanroom
Physical Containments Class 2 (PC2) laboratories

Lead researchers

Professor Roger Wepf—Pioneered cryo-preparation, microscopy & connectivity tools for light, and electron and analytical imaging.
Professor Rob Parton—Professor Parton is an expert in cellular electron microscopy. His work has helped uncover the cause of a number of human diseases.

Achievements of the centre

Enabled Vaxxas Nanopatch, patented needleless drug and vaccine delivery technology
Enabled the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) to develop advanced composite materials to help protect acyrlis, polycarbonate, nylons and polyesters, which led to the establishment of Tenasitech, later sold to RTP Co.
Supported a novel vaccine technology developed by Prof Paul Young, Dr Daniel Watterson, Dr Keith Chappell Published in The Lancet: Infectious Diseases which led to foundation of the company Vicebio and to establish a global vaccine centre - The Translational Science Hub
Enabled Analog Quantum Circuits, a start-up company developing microwave technologies for superconducting quantum computers.

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