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New Super Resolution Microscope at CIF Agora

We are happy to announce the recent installation of the Zeiss Elyra 7 Lattice SIM² microscope at CIF, and it is now available for users. The Zeiss Elyra 7 Lattice SIM² Microscope is a versatile instrument offering various advantageous imaging modalities: Additional features: If you are interested in using this system, please request a pilot…
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Course: Introduction to fluorescence imaging for the analysis of living cells – by Prof. J-Y. Chatton

Relevant links Registration: register before January 2, 2026 via the link https://tinyurl.com/FluorescenceImaging Course materials: available on Moodle: https://moodle.unil.ch/course/view.php?id=18515 Info and help: Please contact ulrike.toepel@unil.ch in case of problems.

Evident/Olympus Workshop: High-Contrast Imaging Using Slideview VS200 SILA System

The CIF Agora invites you to a workshop on Evident’s SILA optical sectioning technology with the VS200: https://evidentscientific.com/en/products/slide-scanners/vs200 When & Where Date January 22nd–23rdTime 9:00–17:00 Location AGORACellular Imaging FacilityRue du Bugnon 25a1005 LausanneRoom 03.201 Contact Dr. Joanna KalitaPhone +41 79 502 97 92Email joanna.kalita@evidentscientific.com Flyer

SNSF Scientific Image Competition

The Swiss National Science Foundation is inviting Swiss researchers to send their best photographs, images and short videos to the SNSF Scientific Image Competition. The winning images will be exhibited at the Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography in May 2025. The deadline for submissions is 31 January 2025. Useful links: Web page Submission form – SNSF…
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2025 course: Introduction to fluorescence imaging for the analysis of living cells

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Workshop invitation: Witec benchtop high-speed confocal microscope at the AGORA

More details about the workshop and the product here:

Remote Workstations: the new default model

Why remote workstations ? A couple of years ago we tried a new approach by offering access to remote workstations for your image processing needs. This model became quickly successful to the point it became difficult to find free slots to use the machines. One big advantage over local workstations, aside from the obvious comfort…
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“supportcif@unil.ch”: a new ticketing system available at the CIF

A single entry point In order to facilitate the communication between the users and the managers of the platform, we have set up a unique contact address: supportcif@unil.ch. If you have already written to supportfbm@unil.ch or helpdesk@unil.ch, this new ticketing system based on OTOBO will be very familiar to you. Otherwise, simply think of it…
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Nikon Microscope Solutions Roadshow – NSPARC and DeepSIM

Roadshow presentation Nikon is presenting their new super-resolution and structured illumination systems.Any CIF user interested is welcome to assist to this day of presentation at the Starling Hotel Lausanne, Thursday April 20th. Full details on the flyer: Additional Workshop (2h on the system): Date :    Friday 21st & Monday 24th April Place :   AGORA, Rue du Bugnon…
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