Vienna, 9.4. - 10.4.2025

Zeiss: Basics for Biotech & Medical

For researchers in biological and medical science as well as laboratory employees in biomedical & pharmaceutical laboratories. No prerequisites necessary, beginner level. You will learn the basics for the professional use of light microscopes for a wide range of biotech & pharma applications. Special Focus will be on software for GxP Compliance.

The course integrates theoretical lectures with practical experiments and hands-on experience at the ZEISS research station. You can bring your own samples. You will be working with the following ZEISS Systems: Axio Imager, Primostar, ZEN Software, ZEISS arivis Software

Part 1: Introduction to the Fundamentals of Light Microscopy

In part one of the course you will learn the basics for the professional use of light microscopes for a wide range of biotech & pharma applications:

  • Introduction to the optics and technology of microscopes
  • Overview of the basics of light microscopy (light, optics, and various microscope classes)
  • Introduction of the various contrast methods (transmitted light, bright field, phase contrast, dark field, DIC) and application according to the experimental design
  • Camera & Documentation

Part 2: Image Analysis & Software Solutions for GxP Compliance

In part two of the course, we will focus on Microscopy Software, Image Analysis and solutions for GxP Compliance.

  • Softwaredesign, Configuration of the Micro Tool Box, Camera- and Microscope Settings
  • Understand how to create workflows, acquire digital images, process, and easily measure them.
  • You will learn how to optimize your image processing & acquisition with automated analysis.
  • Introduction to the software solution for GxP compliance: ensure GxP compliance for your images, tables and reports.