Introductions: Initial Introductions are mandatory for all devices of the DBMR LCI Core Facility. Trainings will be exclusively provided by the staff of the Core Facility. In order to arrange for training, please contact us.
The LCI Core Facility is currently offering two specific practical modules. Modules are coordinated by the Microscopy Imaging Centre (MIC) of the University of Bern (http://www.mic.unibe.ch/index.php?nav=nav_teach). If you are interested in participating in any of them, please contact PD Dr. Fabian Blank.
Current courses
Conventional Fluorescence Microscopy; Laser Scanning Microscopy and Digital Image Processing
Organizers: PD Dr. Fabian Blank, Selina Steiner, Carlos Wotzkow and others
Length and Frequency: two days once a year, usually held in spring (1 ECTS).
Location: LCI Core Facility, Murtenstrasse 50, 3008 Bern
Content: Basics on sample preparation and immune labeling for fluorescence visualization (Fixed samples; Conventional Fluorescence and Laser Scanning Microscopy; Optimization of fluorescence signal quality, image processing and presentation).
Prerequisites: Master students after the lecture “Advanced Microscopy”, or PhD Students with a basic knowledge in light microscopy.
Advanced Histology and immunolabeling for paraffin, cryo-embedding and non-embedded cell cultures
Organizers: PD Dr. Fabian Blank, Selina Steiner and Carlos Wotzkow
Length and Frequency: Five days once a year, usually held in autumn (2.5 ECTS).
Location: LCI Core Facility, Murtenstrasse 50, 3008 Bern
Content: Selection of commercially available antibodies for paraffin embedded samples; fixation procedures, embedding, cutting, immune labelling for chromagen and fluorescence visualization, troubleshooting and evaluation of signal quality.
Prerequisites: Master students after the lecture “Advanced Microscopy”, or PhD Students with a basic knowledge in light microscopy.
Please, check the MIC website for upcoming courses.
