Microscopy and Bioimaging, September 2024
An introduction to visualising tissue histology and cell morphology using optical and fluorescence microscopy
Details
When? Thursday 12 September 2024, 09:00 to 12:30
Where? 2nd Floor, New Science Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD
* * This course contributes to the Royal Society of Biology's Technical Skills Certificate
An Introduction to Brightfield and Fluorescence Microscopy: visualising tissue histology and cell morphology
Overview
- Visualise tissue histology with bright field microscopy and optical staining.
- Cell type identification within intact tissues using epifluorescence microscopy and knowledge of confocal microscopy.
- Utilise image processing techniques for data presentation and analysis.
Aims
- Learn about some of the key techniques used in microscopy and bioimaging.
- Learn about important equipment used for microscopy and bioimaging.
- Get hands on experience in haematoxylin and eosin staining on tissue sections, sample mounting, and optical microscopy.
- Operate an epifluorescence microscope to visualise immunolabelled intestinal organoids and tumouroids.
Who is the course for?
What will you gain from the course?
- You will learn how to use an optical microscope.
- You will learn how to perform optical staining and fluorescence immunolabelling.
- You will learn how use an epifluorescence microscope.
- You will learn to understand how image data is acquired.
- You will learn to understand how to process image data.
- You will learn how to analyse image data.
- Take home protocols and images.
Course Tutors
Accessibility
Technical skills and continuing professional development
Fees
** Early bird additional 10% discount on course fees available until 15th June
Contact
For further information about the course please contact Emily Lunn, training and registers officer at training@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3447.Refunds
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