Confocal Microscopy Training

BIF has two Confocal systems — a Leica Confocal Laser Scanning System and a Zeiss 510 Meta/ConfoCor3 System.
These two systems are fairly similar and both produce quality images. We ask that you please read the instrument descriptions before making your decision. If you have further questions, please submit your questions on the contact BIF page.

All Confocal users must complete the Office for Research Safety's Basic Laser Safety Training.
Once you have completed the training, please bring your Laser Operator Registration to BIF (Hogan 5-150). Users who have not completed Basic Laser Safety Training will have their BIF privileges suspended until the forms have been turn in.

Leica Confocal training consists of 3 days of training, and is typically held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Training begins at 9a and goes until 12p.
Training for the Leica cost $180 per person (NU Affiliated rate; external users should request rates).
Training sessions are limited to 3 people.

During these sessions, you will learn how to optimize and capture images of multiple fluorophores using both standard and inverted microscopes. The Monday session is based largely on imaging standard slides. For the Wednesday and Friday session, trainees are encouraged to bring in research specimens for imaging.

Zeiss Confocal training consists of 2 days of training, and is typically held on Tuesday and Thursday. Training begins at 9a and goes until 12p.
Training for the Zeiss cost $180 per person (NU Affiliated rate; external users should request rates).
Training sessions are limited to 2 people.

During these sessions, you will learn how to optimize and capture images of multiple fluorophores. The Tuesday session is based largely on imaging standard slides. For the Thursday session, trainees are encouraged to bring in research specimens for imaging

All training is dependent on availability of BIF staff and the equipment.

BIF does not offer training every week. Generally training is offered every other week — however, this is dependent on availability.

If you have any questions regarding training, please contact BIF Staff (847-467-0374).

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