All-In-One Fluorescence Microscope

The University of Iowa is seeking a supplier to provide an All-In-One Fluorescence Microscope for research purposes. The microscope should have brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescent imaging capabilities, as well as electronic control systems and a camera system. The supplier should also provide on-site training and maintenance support. The university is looking for a single vendor to provide the equipment, software, and support. • The microscope should be able to capture and analyze videos of worms and have a mechanism to minimize environmental vibrations. • The microscope should have a sample overview function and be able to generate a wide-area map image. • The microscope should have automated image tiling and stitching capabilities. • The microscope should have a function that automatically selects regions of interest based on contour, color contrast, and intensity. • The supplier should provide a detailed description of their customer service capabilities and their experience with similar institutions.