18 – 22 January 2027

This advanced microscopy course is intended for PhD students and post-graduates with prior experience in microscopy. The goal of the course is to teach and train fundamental knowledge and skills in a specific microscopic technique.

Theoretical sessions will cover basic and advanced knowledge about all the different techniques and topics.

Practical work offers five modules, with each student participating in one chosen module and gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment:

• Advanced Light Microscopy
• Super Resolution Light Microscopy
• Biological Sample Preparation for Electron Microscopy
• 3D Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy
• Volume Scanning Electron Microscopy

For information and registration

Application deadline: Sunday, 06th of September, 2026

Organizers:
Center for Microscopy and Image Analysis, University of Zurich
Jana Doehner, Andres Kaech, Urs Ziegler

Scientific Center for Optical and Electron Microscopy, ETH Zurich
Nicolas Blanc, Gábor Csúcs, Miriam S. Lucas