Construction Start: Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry 鈥� Laboratory Renovations for New Electron Microscopes
海角精品黑料 has mandated Construction Bralteck to carry out Project 21-081 Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry 鈥� CFI Ortega, which involves the fit-up of rooms B/31, B/32B, B/27, and B/2F within the Facility for Electron Microscopy Research (FEMR), to accommodate two new microscopes.
This project will renovate laboratory spaces within the Facility for Electron Microscopy Research to accommodate the future installation of two state-of-the-art instruments: the Thermo Scientific Glacios 2 Cryo-TEM with a low-energy-spread cold field emission source, Falcon 4i Direct Electron Detector, and Selectris Imaging Filter; and the Hydra Bio Plasma FIB-SEM (PFIB), equipped with an integrated fluorescent light microscope (iFLM) correlative system. The Glacios 2 Cryo-TEM is optimized for high-resolution applications including single-particle analysis, cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET), and micro-electron diffraction (MicroED). Meanwhile, the Hydra Bio PFIB supports a wide range of workflows such as high-resolution and large-area serial PFIB imaging, array tomography, correlative light and electron microscopy, and high-throughput lamella preparation for cryo-ET.
Together, these advanced instruments will significantly expand 海角精品黑料鈥檚 capabilities in high-resolution imaging and interdisciplinary research, positioning the University as a leader in structural biology, cell biology, materials science, and physical science.
Key Information
- Location:听Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, Facility for Electron Microscopy Research (FEMR)
- Construction start date:听October 12, 2025
- Planned completion:听December 23, 2025
- Work schedule:听Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Work outside of building hours will be coordinated in advance.)
- Project Manager:听wafaa.zinebi [at] mcgill.ca (Wafaa Zinebi)听-听514-396-2305
- Assistant Project Manager:听thomas.perreault [at] mcgill.ca (Thomas Perreault)听-听514-821-8641
- Contact for building users:听carmen.lampron [at] mcgill.ca (Carmen Lampron)听-听Associate Director, Medicine and Health Sciences
Scope of Work
- Addition and modification of electromechanical services for the new equipment, including electromagnetic interference loops.
- Replacement of flooring, resurfacing, and painting of the walls affected by the work.
Impact on Campus
- Electromechanical work in the ceilings of hallways B-HALL 6 and B-HALL 9 will be required and coordinated in advance with users.
- Temporary enclosures will be built and may affect movement within these areas.
- Noisy work and vibration will be coordinated in advance with users.
- Some work may require service shutdowns (e.g., electrical, water). Building users will be informed in advance.
Safety measures
The work will be carried out in areas containing silica and asbestos, involving minor demolition and plumbing activities such as plaster joints of gypsum walls and plumbing insulation.
- All work will be performed in compliance with the appropriate asbestos safety protocols.
- Safety measures include isolating the work area under negative pressure and using specialized vacuuming equipment.
- Cleaning and inspections will be carried out by a certified health and safety consultant.