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The van Leeuwenhoek Centre for Advanced Microscopy (LCAM) organises multiple annual microscopy courses and events at various entrance levels for non- and -academic scientists

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LCAM advanced course “Functional imaging of cellular dynamics, May 31st – Jun 6th 2026

Cells are able to perceive and correctly respond to their environment is the basis of development, tissue repair, and immunity as well as normal tissue homeostasis. By increasing the understanding of the complex interplay between these various components and their dynamics over time the related diseases can be treated more effectively. Because of the recent technological revolution in advanced light microscopy (i.e. functional imaging of molecules, development of enhanced fluorescent dyes, caged compounds and biosensors) it is now possible to directly monitor the dynamics of these (single) molecules and numerous biosensors in living cells.

Microscopic techniques like Super-resolution Microscopy (STED), FLIM-FRET, FRAP, FCS & Optogenetics allow to visualize cellular signaling complexes and their dynamics in time. This 6-day advanced course integrates theoretical lectures with hands-on experiments and practical experience. Experts in the field of microscopy will give an overview of “state-of-the-art” imaging techniques in biological research. This course, supported by FEBS, will be organised May 31st – Jun 6th 2026.

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LCAM is a collaboration between three innovative microscopy centres at the Academic Medical Centre (AMC), the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (FNWI) and the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI). Here you will find a wide range of instrumentation for fluorescence-, confocal-, super-resolution & living cell microscopy combined with equipment for functional imaging.

Besides supporting research, LCAM organizes on a regular basis basic and advanced courses for users who are interested in applying fluorescence microscopy in their research.

For more info about LCAM:
LCAM-AMC: Eric Reits
LCAM-FNWI:Dorus Gadella
LCAM-NKI: Kees Jalink

Website: Mark Hink