Conference “Volume EM – 3D Electron Microscopy”

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

The Electron Microscopy and Analytical Platform and DIMNP are pleased to announce the "Volume EM" conference, which will be held on December 14 and 15 at the new medical school.
"Volume EM" refers to a set of revolutionary methods that enable very high-resolution 3D imaging of the ultrastructure of large sample volumes using scanning electron microscopes coupled with various automatic serial sectioning techniques. These methods make it possible to obtain highly informative results in a matter of hours or days that would previously have required months or even years of work in the best-case scenario. Although still in its infancy in France, this type of approach is growing rapidly on an international scale, finding applications in many areas of research.
The conference brings together leading scientists and development experts who will present the principles of the various methods and selected examples of applications.
A "zebrafish challenge" was also proposed to manufacturers, asking them to image a specified portion of a zebrafish embryo using the equipment of their choice. The aim was to compare hardware performance under real-life research conditions. 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. You can find all the information and the registration form here.
For any further information, pleasesend an email.

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 tram 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 analyze the results obtained in conditions close to "real research." The data will be presented and discussed at the end of the conference, highlighting the advantages and limitations of each type of method.
The conference will be entirely in English. Registration is free. You can get more information and fill out the registration form here.
If you have any questions, please send an email.