Department of
Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

Molecular Dynamics Storm 820 Phosphor Imager

Molecular Dynamics Storm 820 Phosphor Imager

The Storm 820 Phosphor Imager is an optical scanner that produces a digital image of radioactive and fluorescently labeled samples.

The Storm includes:

  • Exposure cassettes, storage phosphor screens and an image eraser
  • ImageQuant software
    • Allows user to map the appropriate pixel location on the monitor and produce an accurate image of the original sample.
    • Enables users to quantitate variations in the signal
  • Create images files that can be transferred to compatible graphics programs

Access to the Phosphor Imager requires a short training session and approved access to the room. Please contact Paolo Fagone at pafagone@hsc.wvu.edu or 3-7728 for more information.