Basics in fluorescence Microscopy

Early next year the course “Basics in fluorescence microscopy”, will be organised by the van Leeuwenhoek Centre for Advanced Microscopy at Amsterdam University (UvA), the Netherlands, January 27th - 30th, 2026, part of our Advanced NL Microscopy Node.  

This is a 4-days basic microscopy course for graduate students, postdocs and lab technicians in biology, biophysics and (bio)medicine. It provides detailed knowledge of the working principles of confocal and widefield fluorescence imaging, with special emphasis on experiment related issues, such as optical aberrations, bleaching, specimen preparation and fluorescent probes. The 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.

Participants: Max. 20 PhD students, postdocs and technicians.
Location: Sciencepark, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Date: January 27th-30th 2026
Level: Starting microscopist
Costs (including coffee and lunches):  475 €
Application deadline: Jan 5th 2026 (We will notify all applicants at Jan 6th if one has been selected to join the course)
Organisers: van Leeuwenhoek Centre for Advanced Microscopy, UvA, contact: Mark Hink (m.a.hink@uva.nl)