Optical Sectioning

Explore advanced 3D imaging

Name: Instant Volumetric Imaging
Start: 2026-07-08 09:30+02:00
End: 2026-07-08 14:45+02:00
Location: University of Regensburg

Confocal, Lightfield & Structured Illumination Imaging

Wed, 08 July 2026

Experience ZEISS LSM 910 Lightfield 4D and Apotome 3 live

Three-dimensional fluorescence imaging has become essential for revealing complex biological structures and dynamic processes.
At this local workshop, experience a modern confocal laser scanning microscope equipped with Lightfield 4D imaging and structured illumination-based optical sectioning.

🎯 What you will learn

One Snap. One Volume. Capture real-time biological dynamics with Lightfield 4D
Experience the simplicity of optical sectioning with Apotome 3
Learn how to quantitatively analyze your data in 3D
Achieve high-contrast 3D imaging in thick specimens with confocal LSM
Capture instant volumetric information in a single acquisition
Enhance optical sectioning and resolution for challenging Life Science samples

📅 Workshop | July 8, 2026
Join us for a focused session combining:
- A concise overview of key imaging principles
- Live demonstrations on relevant biological samples
- Practical guidance on:
  Sample preparation
  Parameter optimization
  Data handling
Application examples will cover workflows from fixed tissue to live-cell imaging.

👉 Ideal for researchers aiming to expand their 3D imaging toolbox and identify the most suitable optical sectioning strategy for their work.
🔍 Hands-On Experience | July 9–15, 2026
Individual One-to-One System Demonstrations
- Dedicated 2-hour demo session with your own samples
- Direct interaction with ZEISS imaging experts
- Compare imaging approaches on your specific application
👉 Register your personal time slot during the workshop on July 8.
🔬 Sample Preparation Guidelines (Lightfield 4D)
Please bring:
- Slides with coverslips
- Ibidi chamber slides with coverslip bottoms
- Well plates with coverslip bottoms

Agenda


9.30 AM	Registration & Coffee
10 AM	Innovative imaging workflows for biological dynamics and optical sectioning Jan Erik Heil, Andreas Bolzer, ZEISS
10.45 AM	Coffee break
11 AM	Live system demonstrations Capturing biological dynamics in real time with LSM Lightfield 4D Optical sectioning with Apotome 3- Quantitative 3D data analysis Including Lunch.
2.45 PM	End


Individual one-to-one system demonstrations	Dedicated 2-hour demo session with your own samples 👉 Register your personal time slot during the workshop on July 8.