Research in life sciences that encompasses a range of fields such as cell and developmental biology, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry has been intricately linked with the development and use of functional light microscopes. Understanding the inner workings of a microscope and to navigate the available options to identify the best tool for a given project is a key aspect of life science research. The microscope in life sciences module is a comprehensive program that begins by teaching individuals how to build a microscope from scratch using optical components, rails, and an optical bench. The project provides an opportunity for participants to learn valuable skills in physics of light as well as optical design and construction. Once the individual has understood the basics of lenses and image formation and built a functional microscope, we would then apply some of these tools for the observation of a wide array of model systems including in vitro cell cultures, to organoids and tissues to the whole organism.
| Organization/Institution | Position | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Zeiss, Munich | Lead Solutions Manager | 2022-Present |
| APAC, Carl Zeiss Singapore | BDM Digital Solutions | 2018-2022 |
| CLight Microscopy Core, NCBS, India | Facility Manager | 2010-2018 |
| University of Gothenburg, Sweden | Post Doctoral Researcher | 2009-2010 |
