Light microscopes

Every year we will offer an Introduction to Light Microscopy course for new students and anyone else is interested in learning the basics of microscopy. The course will have a theory section with slide presentation (approx. 2-3 hours), followed by a practical section (approx. 1 hour).

In addition, we are available any time for the following training sessions, for individuals or small groups. Contact Fiona or Meredith to arrange a session.

Basic light microscopy course (1 hour)

• Microscope anatomy
• Transmitted and reflected light paths
• Objective lenses
• Kohler illumination
• DIC/Phase contrast
• Widefield fluorescence
• Microscope care

  Basic confocal microscopy course for Zeiss/ Leica microscopes (2 hours)

  • On/off procedure
  • Booking system and guidelines
  • Lasers and HBO use
  • Objective lenses
  • Confocal software (LSM/ LAS AF programs) - configuration, single/ multi-track imaging, dynamic range, Z-stacks, time-series, 3D reconstruction, file storage and data management
  • Confocal care

  Advanced/refresh confocal microscopy course

  Tailor-made training according to what the user needs (e.g. if you want to learn more about a specific technique, or if you used a confocal a while ago and you don't feel confident restarting on your own)

Confocal Microscopes

No fees are applied to internal users.

External users (non-TLL staff) please contact Meredith:

Meredith Calvert +65 9168 1302

Electron Microscopes

No fees are applied to internal users.

External users (non-TLL staff) please contact Ouyang Xuezhi:

Ouyang Xuezhi +65 6872 7032

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