The course 'Basics in fluorescence microscopy' will be organised by the van Leeuwenhoek Centre for Advanced Microscopy at the University of Amsterdam. (UvA),on 24 till 27 January 2023.

This is a four-days basic microscopy course for PhD candidates, postdocs and lab technicians in biology, biophysics and (bio)medicine. It provides detailed knowledge of the working principles of confocal and widefield fluorescence imaging, with special emphasis on experiment related issues, such as optical aberrations, bleaching, specimen preparation and fluorescent probes. The course integrates theoretical lectures with hands-on experiments and practical experience. Experts in the field of microscopy will give an overview of “state-of-the-art” imaging techniques in biological research.

Participants: Max. 20 PhD candidates, postdocs and technicians.
Location:  Amsterdam Science  Park, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Date: 24-27 January 2023
Level: Starting microscopist
Costs (including coffee and lunches):  475 € (325 € for SILS-UvA employees)
Application deadline: 2 January 2023 (We will notify all applicants at 5 Jan if one has been selected to join the course)
Organisers: van Leeuwenhoek Centre for Advanced Microscopy, UvA, contact: Mark Hink