Training

Additional Training - In-Vivo
Additional Training - In-Vitro

We at Advanced Molecular Vision are proud to offer full training after the purchase of an In-Vivo or In-Vitro instrument. Included in your instrument package are installation and an on-site training course to get you on the way to using the instrument and producing the results you want. As part of our after care service, you can also contact us for applications and technical support and be met with a positive response.

Advanced In-Vivo training in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh

Advanced Molecular Vision and the MRC Centre for Inflammation at the University of Edinburgh have designed a comprehensive imaging course designed specifically for researchers and scientists interested in the area of optical imaging, particular attention will be paid to the specific models and applications that can be performed on a range of in vivo imaging systems. The two day course is designed to equip scientists with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to set up and develop their own model systems and be comfortable in operation and interpretation of the results.

The course is designed into both theory and practical modules which include:

Theory

• The history and development of optical imaging as an investigative tool.
• Concepts and components of optical imaging with emphasis on the advantages and limitations of the technology.
• Optical imaging reagents (Fluorescent and luminescent). Attention will be paid to the use of fluorescent proteins, fluorescent dyes and enzymes and light emitting enzymes such as luciferases. The use of new smart probes and the advantageous they infer will be discussed.
• Optical imaging in practise in disease states and as a research tool: A focus on cancer and inflammation.
• Multimodal imaging and multispectral un-mixing.
• The future of optical imaging recent developments and future options for the system.

Practical Components

• Imaging of fluorescent proteins in model systems: Users will gain firsthand experience of using fluorescent proteins to track infection, cancer or inflammation.
• Luminescent probe imaging in model systems of infection, using fluorescent to overlay cell infiltration.
• Using X Ray imaging for high resolution joint analysis and soft tissue imaging.
• Use of X Ray contrast agents as imaging tools.
• Cell Tracking using fluorescent smart probes.

While a number of models and approaches are represented, any specific requests will be considered. Time can also be made available to discuss an appropriate imaging system.

The course will be held within the facilities at the University of Edinburgh. Practical components will be demonstrated on a range if of in vivo imaging systems within the imaging suite. These include systems from Xenogen, Visen and Kodak. Attendees are requested to remain outside of any animal facility for at least 48 hours prior to the start of the course.

Places on the course are limited to 6 people per event and the course is run 3 times per annum in March, July and December. Please contact us for further details and pricing info@amv-europe.com

Edinburgh, the vibrant capital city of Scotland is easily reached from within the UK from road, rail or plane. Edinburgh international airport allows efficient travel from European destinations.

In-Vitro Training

If people move on or you want to extend you applications base, we are happy to come back to you and spend time working with you on the system till you are confident and happy with it's use.

Overview of In-Vitro Imaging Training

The In-Vitro training course is designed to allow users of the In-Vitro range of imaging systems to become proficient in both imaging applications and subsequent image analysis.

The core components of the course are:

• General maintenance and care of the imaging system
• Applications based imaging
• Software analysis

Over the course of a day, groups of up to 8 persons will gain hands on experience of the imaging systems and become proficient in its use under the guidance of an imaging specialist.

Applications based imaging focuses on the applications which the image system is capable and will be used for and can be tailored to specific applications which may be of interest to the group. Here, a comprehensive hand on session will go through all the major aspects of luminescent, white light and fluorescent imaging in applications such as western blotting, nucleic acid imaging, GFP detection etc. with the aim to build up a level of proficiency in the users.

Software analysis focuses on the extended functions of most applications to allow users to analyse images and gain useful information from their applications. Features of the software include band quantification, mass and size analysis. As well as designing of templates for plate and assay analysis.

Please contact us for further details and pricing info@amv-europe.com