April 2023 - FILM-Users - imperial.ac.uk

[FILM-Users 01093] Miltenyibiotec (Lavision) light-sheet demo and clearing of samples
by Nechyporuk-Zloy, Volodymyr 27 Apr '23

27 Apr '23

Dear Colleagues, To explore new opportunities and expand our imaging capabilities, we would like to organize a new demo for light-sheet imaging system from Miltenyibiotec (potentially, in June): https://www.miltenyibiotec.com/GB-en/products/ultramicroscope-blaze.html [cid:2f15d795-9e45-4453-aece-0019674d17da] The system has set of different objectives and option for high-throughput imaging of cleared samples of different sizes: [cid:3e3ec178-a723-4194-8377-f50767dd35d5] In addition to the scope, the company is also happy to provide the required reagents for the clearing procedures: [cid:aa2f6ad3-3dbe-44fc-b320-5337ff5ec183] https://www.miltenyibiotec.com/GB-en/products/macs-imaging-and-microscopy/l… and advise in your clearing. There is also a list of 3D validated antibodies. Furthermore, on demand, the team will/can also provide cleared samples which can be interesting for our users, e.g. bone, heart, lung, etc. Would you be so kind to inform me if you are interested to participate in the demonstration and/or obtain more information? Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support. Best regards, Volodymyr

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[FILM-Users 01092] NIKON Super-resolution Confocal Microscope Demo: testing and free data generation
by Nechyporuk-Zloy, Volodymyr 26 Apr '23

26 Apr '23

Dear Colleagues, We would like to bring your attention to our future NIKON Super-resolution Confocal Microscope Demo (Sir Alexander Fleming Building; 15-24 May 2023). https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/161521/nikon-confocal/ It is an excellent opportunity for you to test the new advanced imaging system and to generate a lot of data for free. The imaging system can generate 3D confocal (super-resolution) data for large field of view of thick samples (100+um): https://downloads.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com/phase4/literature/Brochur… [cid:68ff36fc-07e6-43ea-8650-8c8e1644da8c] It can also perform very gently live-cell/tissue imaging: [cid:bea45a88-7b5a-4ab5-954e-05d702477220] If you are interested to participate, please write me and fill the attached booking sheet; the FILM team is very interested to satisfy your imaging needs and to attract the best equipment to the facility. Best regards, Volodymyr

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[FILM-Users 01091] Room 408 closed to support works in room 404 - CF3, CF4 and CF6 not available 09th-12th May
by Gaboriau, David C A 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Dear users, There are currently ongoing works in room 404 and the contractors need access to our room 408, which houses three confocals, CF3, CF4 and CF6. >From Tuesday 09th May to Friday 12th May, the room will be needed by the contractors and the microscopes will be unavailable. Apologies for any inconvenience this might cause, thank you for your understanding and cooperation. All the best, David ---------------------------------------------------- David Gaboriau, PhD, FRMS Microscopy Specialist Sir Alexander Fleming Building South Kensington Campus Imperial College London Exhibition Road London, SW7 2AZ SAF 4th floor, open space desk 408 +44 (0)20 7594 9793 d.gaboriau(a)imperial.ac.uk https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/d.gaboriau http://www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/facility-for-imaging-by-light-microscopy/ ----------------------------------------------------

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[FILM-Users 01090] Job opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellow (Immunology)
by Nechyporuk-Zloy, Volodymyr 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Dear Colleagues, I would like to bring your attention to the information about a new job opportunity - Postdoctoral Fellow (Immunology) https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12797698/postdoctoral-fellow-immun… [https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/getasset/cf4157fb-516f-44ed-8986-25c5a…]<https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12797698/postdoctoral-fellow-immun…> Postdoctoral Fellow - Immunology job with Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport | 12797698<https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12797698/postdoctoral-fellow-immun…> We seek postdoctoral fellows who are passionate about advancing the mechanistic understanding of immune system organization and function in health ... www.nature.com [cid:66682d65-cb7d-4891-934e-83ae6f874e0c] Thank you in advance for your attention. Best regards, Volodymyr

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[FILM-Users 01089] Imaris working on the HIVE
by Gaboriau, David C A 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

Dear users, Just to let you know that Imaris is back working on the HIVE. Happy holidays and all the best David

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[FILM-Users 01088] Easter Closure
by Gaboriau, David C A 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

Dear users, The College and FILM are closing tonight and re-opening on Thursday 13th April. Please can you make sure to turn off all systems tonight after your session, and if you come during the break, turn off computers and microscopes after your session too. Wishing you a happy and restful Easter break! All the best, David ---------------------------------------------------- David Gaboriau, PhD, FRMS Microscopy Specialist Sir Alexander Fleming Building South Kensington Campus Imperial College London Exhibition Road London, SW7 2AZ SAF 4th floor, open space desk 408 +44 (0)20 7594 9793 d.gaboriau(a)imperial.ac.uk https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/d.gaboriau http://www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/facility-for-imaging-by-light-microscopy/ ----------------------------------------------------

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[FILM-Users 01084] Scratch2 is down
by Ferreira Da Silva, Ana Maria 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

Dear all, The scratch2 server is down at the moment. ICT has been contacted to reboot the server. Best wishes, Ana ____________ Ana Ferreira da Silva, PhD FILM facility Sir Alexander Fleming Building South Kensington Campus Imperial College London Exhibition Road London, SW7 2AZ SAF 4th floor, open space FILM desks FILM website: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/facility-for-imaging-by-light-microscopy/

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