FACILITIES and Equipment

We welcome collaborations!

If you're a researcher interested in using our equipment for your own work - whether in dentistry, biomaterials, tissue engineering, or beyond - please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

The MFP-Lab is open to partnerships and excited to support innovative research across disciplines.

Contact us for more information and to explore how we can work together:

• Dr. Laurent Bozec : L.Bozec@dentistry.utoronto.ca
• Lab manager, Dr. Mehrnoosh Neshatian: Mehrnoosh.neshatian@utoronto.ca, 

A high-resolution benchtop micro-computed tomography system enabling non-destructive 3D imaging at sub-5 µm voxel resolution. Ideal for precision analysis of mineralized tissues, biomaterial interfaces, and structural integrity.

NEOSCAN N80 manufacturer website

A high-resolution, multi-beam optical coherence tomography system for non-invasive, real-time imaging of microstructures.

Provides axial resolution under 5 µm and lateral resolution under 7.5 µm, capturing details up to 1 mm below the surface.

Ideal for dermatological and biomedical research, enabling rapid and precise tissue characterization. 

OCT manufacturer website

• HI PLAN 4x/0.10  Free working distance: 18.0 mm  For use with and without Cover Glass 
• HI PLAN 10x/0.25  Free working distance: 12.0 mm  
• For use with and without Cover Glass  Objective Plan 40X/0.65 NA  
• Free working distance: 0.31mmFor use with 0.17mm Cover Glass (DIN, ISO)  

Available objectives:  

1. HI PLAN 4x/0.10  Free working distance: 18.0 mm  For use with and without Cover Glass 
2. HI PLAN 10x/0.25  Free working distance: 12.0 mm For use with and without Cover Glass 
3. Objective Plan 40X/0.65 NAFree working distance: 0.31mm For use with 0.17mm Cover Glass (DIN, ISO)  

A high-performance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy system optimized for rapid, reproducible surface analysis.

Equipped with a built-in ATR (Attenuated Total Reflectance) accessory for direct analysis of solids, liquids, and gels without sample prep.

Ideal for chemical identification, molecular fingerprinting, and characterization of complex biological and material samples. 

A thermal analysis platform enabling real-time microscopic observation of samples during controlled heating or cooling.

Features dual-sided heating for uniform temperature distribution, with a range from ambient to 375 °C and accuracy within ±0.4 °C.

Ideal for studying phase transitions, polymorphism, and crystallization in pharmaceuticals, polymers, and advanced materials. 

Microscope Hot-Stage manufacturer website