Showcasing the Power of Volume EM Across Disciplines
Broadcast date: April 20, 2023On-demand
Jurgen Kriel
Jurgen Kriel is an Imaging Scientist at the SUN Microscopy Core Facilities, Stellenbosch University. Microscopy has always played a central role in Jurgen’s research. After quantifying mitochondrial network dynamics using confocal microscopy during his MSc, Jurgen entered the world of electron microscopy as part of his PhD in Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University. During this time, he conducted 2D CLEM to accurately characterize autophagosomes in brain cancer cells. Jurgen collaborated with Lucy Collinson in a 3D CLEM study where he correlated FIB-SEM with super-resolution data to study autophagy in neurons. Since 2020, he has been the microscopy analyst for the Apreo Volumescope.
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Discover how you can harness the power of Volume Electron Microscopy (vEM) for your own research, by joining our exciting webinar showcasing its applications across various disciplines, from investigating color-changing lizard skin to microbial associations with plant roots and infectious diseases.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- About current volume EM research within core EM facilities.
- What serial block face imaging is, and how it is used.
- The volume EM bioimaging capabilities of Apreo Volumescope.
Volume electron microscopy or volume EM (vEM) was named one of Nature’s technologies to watch in 2023.
Volume EM development originated from connectomics and mapping of neuronal circuitry. However, a great benefit of imaging biological material in 3D is the ability to identify where the material originates within the overall cellular structure.
Discover how our new volume EM core facility has assisted researchers from various disciplines with 3D imaging, ranging from botany to infectious disease, showcasing the power of volume EM across disciplines.
You’ll learn how our vEM serial block face imaging (SFBI) studies enabled the identification of the melanophores behind color-changing lizard skin, helped investigate microbial associations with plant roots, and allowed plant rot studies in citrus plants.
You’ll also see how 3D correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM) studies can inform infectious disease research through examples using M. tuberculosis granulomas.
Volume EM has been a novel addition to our core facility capabilities and has inspired new users to see how vEM can aid their scientific discovery.
Find out more information about Thermo Fisher volume electron microscopy solutions here.
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