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Super-resolution Centre opened at the ICFO in Barcelona
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The Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) in Barcelona and Nikon Instruments Europe have partnered to open a Center of Excellence in Stochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (STORM) in Europe. This venture will make a key contribution to the institute program that aims at the development of unique techniques for advanced imaging and probing, early diagnosis and new therapies in healthcare and further their research immensely, enabling them to maintain their position at the cutting-edge of super-resolution imaging technologies.
"We are very pleased to partner with Nikon in such an exciting project pushing the boundaries of traditional light microscopy." commented Professor Lluis Torner, Director of the Institute, and recipient of the 2011 Optical Society of America Leadership Award.
Peter Drent, General Manager of Nikon Instruments Europe, added, "The Institute of Photonic Sciences hosts a world class Super-resolution Light Microscopy & Nanoscopy (SLN) Facility, equipped with front-end microscopy techniques. Over the past few years Nikon has been the world leader in developing innovative imaging systems that can provide unique solutions for cell imaging. Having now developed the groundbreaking N-STORM microscope system, it was a natural progression for us to partner with such a leading facility. Through this partnership, we can anticipate providing some of the world's foremost researchers with the tools they need to develop novel approaches in healthcare. Nikon's team in Europe is also looking forward to using the Nikon Center of Excellence in STORM at ICFO for user group workshops and demonstrations for other interested customers."
Keywords: ICFO Institute of Photonic Sciences Lluis Torner Melike Lakadamyali N-Storm Nikon Instruments Europe Peter Drent Silvia Carrasco STORM
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