Finnish Advanced Microscopy Node

Our team of experts provides open access to cutting-edge imaging and microscopy technologies for national and international academic and industrial users. You can access our technologies and services in Helsinki, Turku, Oulu, Kuopio, and Tampere. There are several funding opportunities for user projects to access our technologies, please find more info: https://www.eurobioimaging.eu/about-us/funding-user-access General inquiries: contact-FiALM@eurobioimaging.fi ❏ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q: Who can apply to use technologies and services of the FiAM Node? A: Academic and industrial users from any country, any university, and any company. Q: How does one apply to access technologies in the FiAM Node? A: Contact FiAM Node personnel for preliminary discussion followed by submission of Euro-BioImaging application. We will provide guidance during the duration of the application. Q: Do you only provide user access to microscopy and imaging technologies? A: No. Users can also get access to laboratory spaces and facilities, and get help with samples and image data analysis as a service. Q: Do you provide instrument user training to new users? A: Yes, one-on-one instrument training is provided by our expert staff. Q: Can you help with selection of an imaging and microscopy technology best suited for a particular application? A: In case a user is unsure about which technology is best suited for their needs, we advise them which technology can be used and provide necessary instrument user training if required. ❏ OFFERED TECHNOLOGIES ◉ Fluorescence microscopy (LSCM/CLSM, SDCM, FRAP, FRET, FLIM, FCS, DWM, SIM) ◉ Super-resolution microscopy (STED, TIRF, SMLM, STORM, PALM) ◉ Mesoscopic imaging (SPIM, OPT) ◉ Label-free imaging (CARS, PAM, OR-PAM) ◉ Correlative methods (CLEM) ◉ High-content microscopy (HTM, HCS) ◉ Mass spectrometry-based imaging ◉ Electron microscopy (EM, SEM, TEM, AT) ◉ Atomic force microscopy ◉ Traction force microscopy ◉ Image data analysis service