The Electron Microscopy Center was established by the Department of Cell Biology and Biochemistry to support the Research and Clinical needs of the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and the University Medical Center, as well as the South Plains Medical Community.  The TTUHSC EM Center is certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and is staffed by a highly qualified EM Technician.  It provides regular biopsy support to the University Medical Center, Covenant Health System, and Midland Memorial Hospital.   The facilities are available  to provide TEM and SEM support, as well as X-Ray Micro-Analysis services, to all departments within the Texas Tech community.  

The 1500 sq. ft. Electron Microscopy Center was constructed with room for growth to provide for all current as well as future EM/Imaging requirements.  The facility is constructed with isolated slabs designed to eliminate detrimental external vibrations to the instrumentation, and has been certified as free of  electro-magnetic interference.  The EM Center is adjacent to the Department of Medical Photography and Graphic Services which provides immediate EM imagery support.

The Electron Microscopy Center is located in Room BC200 of the Health Sciences Center, and is open Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM.   All members of the Texas Tech community are invited to visit the facilities at any time or call (806) 743-1366 for information.