Program Information
Are you excited about getting into light microscopy, but overwhelmed by the number of techniques, or where to start? Today's biomedical researcher is inundated by options in this rapidly growing field. Rather than a course surveying every permutation of imaging system available, the Widening the Lens (WtL) program, funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and hosted by Vanderbilt University, seeks to teach you the fundamental principles behind light microscopy, so that you have the skills to unpack the "technology of the day." The program is small group focused, and highly interactive, providing space for student's curiosities to drive discussion on how such concepts enable (or limit) application to their research questions of interest. Topics span a range of fundamentals including (but not limited to) diffraction, lensing, conjugate planes, magnification vs. resolution, probes, optical sectioning, detectors, and super resolution strategies. No prior microscopy knowledge or skillset is required. The course is 100% free and virtual. However, due to the highly interactive small-group format, seats are limited.
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Eligibility
The successful applicant will currently be enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral program, or be a post-doctoral trainee in the field of biomedical sciences, and interested in either utilizing microscopy as a critical tool in their research, or potentially pursuing microscopy/imaging science as a career (industry, microscopy core lab, etc...). Faculty and staff will also be considered on a case by case basis. This program seeks to break down physical, institutional, and/or financial barriers to high-end imaging instruction, and is thus completely virtual, and free of charge. Applicants from both within AND outside Vanderbilt are encouraged to apply. Access to a computer with webcam is required.
Format
The format of the course is small group focused, and highly interactive, encouraging students to brainstorm topics within imaging science as a mechanism of learning, rather than imposing a "teach and test" approach. As such, while a certain number of topics need to be covered, students themselves will help shape content of the semester-long course by driving discussion towards their own curiosities with respect to both imaging theory and application. Course is entirely virtual and completely free of charge. Limited seats available.

Cost:  Free
Starting:  Fall 2023
Format: Virtual, Single Semester
Time Commitment: 1x per week, 2 hours
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