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 The Light Microscopy Section was founded in 1979 to cater for all optical microscopists, and especially for those concerned with innovative techniques such as: multi-dimensional imaging of live cells, organs and intact organisms; optical tomography; spectroscopic and functional imaging (e.g. FRET, FLIM etc); development of novel methods such as adaptive optics, optical fibres, GRIN lenses; laser-based and solid-state excitation methods; use of multiphoton imaging, confocal and scanning technologies; digital image acquistion, image filtering and analysis; automated and high-throughput imaging systems. In addition to the overarching aims of the RMS the LMS aims to advance optical imaging in the life sciences and physical sciences through education from high-school to advanced academic levels by holding courses, one-day workshops and 2-day specialist scientific meetings.
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LM SUMMER SCHOOL: The LM summer school is an annual, residential course at York University which runs over 3 days and covers the principles of light microscopy as well as training participants in practical issues surrounding light microscopy. After introductory presentations, the course be taught predominantly through hands-on practical sessions. The course is suitable for both novices and more experienced users wanting to gain a greater understanding of the microscope.
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR CONFOCAL: The course enables students to fully appreciate and utilise the confocal microscope and develop their understanding confocal microscopy background as well as try FRAP, FRET and spectral unmixing. The confocal course utilises many different sample types and fluorescent probes (DNA stains, classic antibody labels and fluorescent proteins), materials are chosen that best demonstrate particular problems and techniques. The focus is on the techniques that they enable and the problems they generate, which will be applicable to any sample types. The 2-days consist of short tutorials followed by hands-on practice.
DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING WORKSHOP: The aim of this one-day RMS workshop meeting is to cover the underlying principles of digital image processing and allow the advanced user of light microscopy to make the very best use of their imaging data. The types of image vary from those of high spatial resolution obtained using confocal microscopy to lower resolution video and multidimensional data obtained using advanced optical techniques (like FRET, FRAP, multiphoton).
We collaborate with the Cell Biology Section on the CELL IMAGING TECHNIQUES COURSE. |
Please note that our meetings are aimed at advancing new or under-represented areas of imaging science and technology - They are run "by the members, for the members". So, please contact us NOW with suggestions for future meetings, victoria@rms.org.uk |
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Committee Chairman
Dr J. Molloy, The National Institute for Medical Research
Honorary Secretary
Dr P. O'Toole, University of York
Members
Dr R. Adams, University of Cambridge
Dr S. Ameer-Beg, KCL
Mr G. Brown, (co-opted) Leica Microsystems
Dr F. Festy , KCL
Dr R. Heintzmann, KCL
Mr A. Lambert, (co-opted), Carl Zeiss Ltd
Mr J. Lawry, Europe BD
Professor C. Morgan, University of Salford
Dr K. Qvortrup, (co-opted), University of Copenhagen
Professor M. Rainforth, University of Sheffield
Dr S. Reichelt, Cancer Research UK
Dr N. Russell, University of Nottingham
Dr J. Sanderson, University of Sheffield
Mr L. Stump, Imaging Associates Ltd
Prof T. Watson, GKT Dental Institute
Professor M. White, University of Liverpool
Professor T. Wilson, University of Oxford |
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