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All new confocal microscope users must attend a compulsory 2-hour introductory training session before being given access to a microscope on the booking system. Up to three trainees can be accommodated per session.This basic training will be provided using a standard specimen provided by the light microscopy group. In addition, if you need to use advanced microscopy techniques as part of your project you must attend a compulsory supervised advanced training session in which your own specimen will be used to demonstrate the equipment and software tools necessary for your project.
How do I book training?
All training must be booked through the LMCB light microscopy email: lmcbimage@lmcb.mcbl.ucl.ac.uk
Once an Introductory or Advanced training session has been booked it will be entered on the Microscope Training Calendar. If there is already a training session scheduled you can join that session provided it isn’t already fully subscribed but please email the address above to let us know you will be attending. Once you have received introductory training on a microscope you will be given access to the Faces Scheduling System where you will be able to book any microscope you've been trained on. You will also be entered onto the <i>lmcb-lm-users@ucl.ac.uk</i> mailing list, which microscope users can use to communicate with one another.
Introductory Training (Widefield Microscopes)
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Advanced training will consist of a session where the user will operate the machine with one of their own specimens under the supervision of a member of the light microscopy facility. It is likely that live specimens in particular will require specific stage adapters and environmental conditions and users must discuss this with their tutor in advance so the necessary arrangements can be made. It is also important that you check with the light microscopy facility whether your particular procedure or specimen can be accommodated using the equipment in the facility.
How do I book training?
All training must be booked through the LMCB light microscopy email: lmcbimage@lmcb.mcbl.ucl.ac.uk
Once a training session has been booked it will be entered onto the Microscope Training Calendar. If there is already a training session scheduled for the microscope you want to use you may join that session provided it isn’t already fully subscribed.