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Category: Highlights

“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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Bioimage Analysis course registration opens

We are glad to announce that the course Bioimage Analysis : an overview of the tools and methods to process and analyze biological images is now open for registrations. The course will be given online on UNIL’s Moodle platform. To register, head towards the course page on Moodle at : Course: Bioimage analysis : an…
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Course – Introduction to fluorescence imaging for the analysis of living cells – by Prof. JY. Chatton

Registration: register before January 13, 2023 via the link : https://tinyurl.com/FluorescenceImaging Admission to the course is free and open to anyone interested

Imaris Smart Lunch Virtual Week Event

We’d like to invite you to the upcoming Imaris Smart Lunches Virtual Week event – 18st to 20th of October 2022, co-organized with the CIF, some other imaging facilities and the Imaris team. This new virtual event is composed of: An on demand video with table of contents for easy streaming navigation that you can…
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Leica Stellaris 8 available for training

The new Leica Stellaris 8 at the Bugnon campus is now available for any CIF users. Among the advancements offered by this system, you will find three key features : Confocal imaging range from DAPI (UV) to CY7 (deep-red) Fast deconvolution with the Lightning system Navigator mode allowing to easily create mosaics and setup multiple…
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CIF Newsletter n°15 – October 2021

After a year of hiatus due to COVID, we are delighted to announce the return of the CIF Newsletter. If you’re curious about the latest resources added to the facility, both in terms of instruments or services, head to the download page to get your copy using the link below (scroll down to the newsletter…
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[Bugnon] Zeiss LSM 710 soon to be replaced

The Zeiss LSM 710 confocal microscope at the Bugnon campus is scheduled for decommission at the end of september 2021. In order to make the transition go as smoothly as possible, bookings will stop the bookings from September 23rd until the end of octobre when the new setup will hopefully be available. In consequence and…
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Important information

Reminder: local data management

We kindly remind you a few important points about the data generated on our instruments:

  • You are solely responsible for your data - back it up !
  • You should never store data on the system disk (e.g "C:\" drive, Desktop, My Documents, ...).
  • Instead, store your data on any relevant UNIL or CIF server, if possible (see next point).
  • If not possible or not advised for technical reasons, store your data temporarily on any local drive dedicated to this purpose (e.g. "D:\DATA").
  • Any data stored locally must be removed once the transfer to your own location.
  • Data stored locally is subject to be removed at any time by an administrator to restore functionality.

Following these simple guidelines allows everyone to work in the best conditions.

Thank you for your help !