Spinning disk microscope C.elegans worm expressing a mCherry-chimeric protein and counter-stained with Hoechst (Gasser lab). Below: 1. Christel Genoud and Laurent Gelman 2. Example of a protein structure solved with Titan Krios (BRISC_SHMT2; Thomä group) 3. The FMI-Novartis Titan Krios cryo-electron microscope
Our cutting-edge technology platforms are key enablers of research at the FMI. One of the biggest of these, with the largest number of users, is the Facility for Advanced Imaging and Microscopy (FAIM). To find out more about the facility, and microscopy in general, we spoke to the joint heads of FAIM - Christel Genoud, who is responsible for Electron Microscopy, and Laurent Gelman, responsible for Light Microscopy. Can you describe in a nutshell what the FAIM platform offers? - Christel & Laurent : Users of the FAIM platform - FMI scientists and collaborators - have access to a wide variety of high-end light and electron microscopes, as well as expertise in image analysis and high content screening equipment. Our team brings together diverse talents and takes a multi-disciplinary approach to microscopy. We not only provide training for users in handling our systems, but support them all the way through a project. We also offer weekly courses in microscopy and image processing.
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