Seminar - Introduction to UBC BioImaging Facility (BIF)

Abstract:

UBC BioImaging Facility (BIF) is a multi-user facility open to everyone for microscopy access, training and imaging services to support a wide range of research applications in both biological and materials sciences. We offer a variety of imaging modalities, from conventional to specialized microscopy techniques. Our capabilities include optical microscopy, such as fluorescence, confocal, and multi-photon imaging, and electron microscopy, including high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Focused-Ion-beam (FIB)-SEM, CryoSEM, CryoTEM and 3D TEM tomography. Our experienced staff members provide comprehensive hands-on training and technical support to ensure users can effectively utilize these techniques. In this talk, I will provide an overview of our sample preparation and imaging techniques available at BIF, highlighting key applications in both biological and materials research. For more information, please visit our website.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Miki Fujita is a Research manager at the UBC Bioimaging facility. Her responsibilities include providing expert consultation on imaging experiments and techniques, organizing workshops and equipment demonstrations with vendors, overseeing equipment purchases, assisting with grant writing, and coordinating the monthly seminar series, “Focus on Scientific Imaging.” She meets every new user to discuss how BIF can help their project and works with staff to ensure users are comfortable using the equipment after completing the training. Throughout her research career, she has received invaluable microscopy training at the UBC Bioimaging facility and the Australian National University. To share her experience of troubleshooting and exploring various imaging tools, she began organizing imaging workshops, which became a microscopy course she taught to undergraduate and graduate students over the past decade.