Discover High-Speed Confocal Imaging without Compromise: Nikon Spinning Disk Confocal Demo with the IGB Core
Nikon, Crest Optics, and the IGB Core Facility are pleased to host a special Wednesday Session of Lunch with the Core followed by a hands-on demonstration featuring Nikon's latest advancements in automated high-speed confocal microscopy.
Event Schedule
Lunch with the Core Talk: Wednesday, February 4th at Noon
Demo and Initial Training Sessions: February 4th - 6th
System Availability for Users: February 4th - 27th
About the Microscope System
The demo will showcase the Nikon Eclipse Ji inverted microscope paired with the CrestOptics X-Light V3 spinning disk confocal. Combined with NIS-Elements software, users can perform automated image acquisition and analysis with this high-performance platform designed for easy-to-use, fast, gentle, and high-resolution confocal imaging.
Key Features
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Fast imaging: Captures over 1000 frames per second, ideal for live-cell and dynamic studies without compromising resolution
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Large field of view: Images nearly twice the area of other systems, further speeding up data collection
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7 Color Excitation: 408, 440, 473, 520, 545, 640, 750 nm lasers for full-spectrum imaging including nIR
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Dual-color acquisition: Simultaneous imaging of two fluorescent channels across the full field of view
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Low phototoxicity: Gentle on live samples, enabling longer and more frequent imaging
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Customizable Automated Imaging and Analysis Workflow: Nikon’s latest NIS-Elements software enables intelligent workflows, real-time analysis, and customizable acquisition routines. Researchers can automate multi-dimensional imaging, track live-cell dynamics, and perform advanced quantification with minimal manual intervention.
Example Imaging Applications
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Live-cell imaging of dynamic biological processes
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Organoid and 3D culture imaging
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Zero-alignment automated well-plate scanning (up to 384 wells)
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High-throughput confocal slide scanning (up to 4 slides at once)
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Developmental biology, neuroscience, and plant science
How to Participate in the Demo
Interested users are encouraged to contact Luke Summey from Nikon Instruments and Umnia Doha in the IGB Core to schedule time on the system, prepare samples, and explore how this technology could support their research. Early engagement will help maximize the value of the demo.
Luke Summey: luke.summey@nikon.com
Umnia Doha: udoha2@illinois.edu