Technology Platforms

Histology

Histology

Fabio Grizzi

Head of Facility

The Histology core serves all the research groups as well as collaborative projects with the clinical units of the Humanitas Research Hospital, with the final goal of advancing Humanitas research ecosystem.

The Histology core serves all the research groups as well as collaborative projects with the clinical units of the Humanitas Research Hospital. The core processes more than 6000 paraffin-embedded tissue blocks per year and more than 50000 slides are prepared. The core also offers consultation for immuno-protocol development and computer-aided image morphometric applications with troubleshooting and assistance in analysis and interpretation of results.

our services

The Histology Core provides advanced services, including tissue processing for fixed paraffin-embedded and/or cryopreserved samples, special tissue processing such as bone decalcification and specific orientation, optimization and performance of staining protocols, routine histochemical staining and more.

among our analysis

Carbohydrates

Connective tissue

Lipids

Microorganisms

Nuclear elements

Pigments

Silver techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence and multiplex assay

RNAscope, miRNAscope and siRNA detection

Slide digitalization and quantitative image analysis

Machinery

We use high end technology of the latest industry standards

ZEISS AXIOSCAN Z1
ZEISS AXIOSCAN Z1
Immunostainer IntelliPath FLX (Biocare Medical)
Immunostainer IntelliPath FLX (Biocare Medical)
Cryostat Histo-Line MC4000
Cryostat Histo-Line MC4000
Embedding Workstation
Embedding Workstation
Semi-automatic Microtome ARM3600
Semi-automatic Microtome ARM3600
Microtome HM310
Microtome HM310
Processor Leica ASP300
Processor Leica ASP300
ACD HybEZ II Hybridization System
ACD HybEZ II Hybridization System
Cryostat Histo-Line MC5050
Cryostat Histo-Line MC5050

Staff

Histology
Fabio Grizzi

Head of Facility

Histology
Fabio Pasqualini

Technician