Volume EM - 3D Electron Microscopy" conference

December 14 and 15, 2017, from 1:30 p.m.
New Faculty of Medicine, Arnaud de Villeneuve campus

The Electron and Analytical Microscopy Platform and DIMNP are pleased to announce the "Volume EM" conference, to be held on December 14 and 15 at the New Medical School.
Volume EM" refers to a set of revolutionary methods for imaging the ultrastructure of large sample volumes in 3D at very high resolution, using scanning electron microscopes coupled with various automatic serial cutting techniques. These methods make it possible to obtain highly informative results in a matter of hours or days, which would previously have required months or even years of work. Although still relatively undeveloped in France, this type of approach is expanding rapidly on an international scale, finding applications in many fields of research.
The conference brings together leading scientists and development experts to present the principles of the various methods and selected examples of applications.
A "zebrafish challenge" was also proposed to the constructors, asking them to image an imposed portion of a zebrafish embryo using the equipment of their choice. The aim was to compare equipment performance with real working conditions in research. The results will be presented and discussed at the end of the conference, highlighting the advantages and limitations of each type of method.
Registration is free of charge, and you can find all the information and the registration form here.
For further information, please contactsend an e-mail.

The Electron Microscopy platform of the University and DIMNP are pleased to announce the volume EM conference which will take place at the new "Fac de Medecine" (close to streetcar station Occitanie) on December 14-15th.
Volume EM is a set of methods that allow to obtain high resolution 3D ultrastructural data, using scanning electron microscopy coupled to different automatic serial sectioning techniques. With these methods it is now possible to obtain high resolution 3D data within a few hours or days. Volume EM is of rapidly growing interest at the international level with applications in many fields of research.
During the conference, high level scientists and application developers will present the principles of these methods and selected examples of applications for research.
A "zebrafish challenge" has also been proposed to different microscope manufacturers, for which they had to image an imposed portion of zebrafish embryo using the equipment of their choice. The objective will be to analyse the results obtained in conditions close to "real research". The data will be presented and commented at the end of the conference, highlighting advantages and limits of each type of method.
The conference will be entirely in English. Inscription is free, you can get more information and fill in the registration form here.
For any question, please write a mail.