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Summer 2026 Course: EMSE 515 (Analytical Methods of Materials Science)

Microcharacterization techniques of materials science and engineering: SPM (scanning probe microscopy), SEM (scanning electron microscopy), FIB (focused ion beam) techniques, SIMS (secondary ion mass spectrometry), EPMA (electron probe microanalysis), XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectrometry), and AES (Auger electron spectrometry), ESCA (electron spectrometry for chemical analysis). The course includes theory, application examples, and laboratory demonstrations. More infomation can be found here: https://case.edu/summer/courses/emse-515-analytical-methods-materials-science

Here is a link to the instructions for enrolling in courses: https://case.edu/registrar/general/student-information-system-sis/sis-resources/registering-classes

The deadline to register is Monday, May 11th

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Visual Sciences Research Center

 

Overview of Services

Funded by a National Eye Institute P30 Grant, there currently are three core modules in the Visual Sciences Research Center: 1) Analytical Services which includes Microscopy, and Histology slides and sample embeds 2) Molecular Biology and Genotyping and 3) Specialized Animal Resources.

Leadership

Irina Pikuleva, PhD VSRC Core Director  irina.pikuleva@case.edu
Patricia Taylor, PhD Analytical Services Module Director patricia.r.taylor@case.edu
Carlos Subauste, MD Analytical Services Module Director carlos.subauste@case.edu
Paul Park, PhD Molecular Biology Module Director paul.park@case.edu
Johannes Von Lintig, PhD Specialized Animal Resources Module Director  johannes.vonlintig@case.edu 

Location and hours of operation

Hours          Location

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        2085 Adelbert Road  Cleveland, Oh 44106

 

Links and Resources

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Nancy Vitale
Core Manager
 

 
njv4@case.edu
 

 

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