Hosted by the NIDCR Imaging Core

Join us for a comprehensive 3D microscopy and analysis workshop at the NIH, where we'll demonstrate the importance of image quality, reliability and reproducibility in microscope imaging. Come discover how to overcome imaging challenges and accelerate your research with Oxford Instruments.

Get an inside look at spinning disk confocal technology - delivering fast, clear imaging without compromise. We'll showcase the BC43 benchtop confocal system, an award-winning microscope that captures multi-channel z-stacks and tile scans with ease at the push of a button. See firsthand how the BC43 pairs seamlessly with Imaris 3D software, transforming your data into publication-ready insights with new streamlined image analysis workflows.

Explore the powerful new features of Imaris 11 including customizable Workflows for standardized analysis protocols and enhanced tools that expand your analysis capabilities while boosting throughput. Our complete solution—from acquisition through results—allows you to image confidently with technology you can count on.

The workshop agenda is as follows:

Day 1 · Introductions & live demos

Date: Tuesday August 4th, 2026

Morning seminar sessions

Location: Building 30, Room 117

9:00-9:15am Welcome & workshop overview

Andrew Doyle (NIDCR Imaging Core director) opens the event; Oxford Instruments team introductions & overview of the workshop agenda.

9:15-10:15am The future of 3D microscopy: from acquisition to insight

Introduction to the challenges in confocal imaging and 3D analysis, and how BC43 + Imaris address them as an integrated solution. Presented by Lynsey Hamilton

10:15-10:30am Coffee Break

10:30am-11:15am BC43 live demo – publication-ready confocal data at the push of a button

Live demonstration of the BC43 Benchtop confocal, image acquisition of a prepared sample, showing z-stacks, tile scans, multi-channel imaging. This is an Interactive session with Q&A throughout. Presented by Andrew Swanson

11:15-12:15pm Introduction to Imaris: turning images into discoveries

Overview of Imaris capabilities, from 3D visualization to AI-segmentation, tracking, spatial analysis and more. Introducing the new Imaris 11 workflows with application examples from neuroscience, immunology , cell and developmental biology research. Presented by Amelia Ralowicz Perrone

12:15-1:30pm Lunch Break

Afternoon Hands-on sessions

Location: Building 30, Room 134

1:30pm – 5pm Book a session: Work directly with our Confocal and/or Imaris specialists to image and analyze your own samples Available for BC43 + Imaris slot (imaging) and Imaris -only (image analysis)

Day 2 · Deep-dive tutorials

Date: Wednesday August 5th, 2026

Morning seminar sessions

Location: Building 30, Room 117

9:00-9:15am Welcome & Recap

Brief recap of Day 1 highlights and overview of today’s tutorial program.

9:15-10:30am Tutorial: Imaris fundamentals -3D visualization & basic measurements

Guided walkthrough of Imaris 11 basic features. This session will cover loading microscope data, navigating 3D views, image processing, generating publication-quality snapshots and animations, automated object detection using AI powered spots & surfaces for counts, volumetric measurements and object classification, vantage plots and Workflow creation. Presented by Amelia Ralowicz Perrone

10:30-11:00am Coffee Break

11:00am-12:15pm Tutorial: Imaris advanced analysis - cell tracking, AI-powered tracing and batchable workflows

Guided walkthrough of Imaris 11 advanced features. This session will include automated cell detection and spatial analysis tools, object tracking over time, AI-powered tracing of filamentous structures (vessels, neurons, microglia), cellular analysis of sub-cellular compartments and custom batchable Workflows for reproducible protocols. Presented by Lynsey Hamilton

12:15-1:30pm Lunch Break

Afternoon Hands-on sessions

Location: Building 30, Room 134

1:30pm – 5pm Book a session: Work directly with our Confocal and/or Imaris specialists to image and analyze your own samples Available for BC43 + Imaris slot (imaging) and Imaris -only (image analysis).

Day 3 · Your data, your science

Date: Thursday August 6th, 2026

Morning Hands-on sessions

Location: Building 30, Room 134

9:30am – 12pm Book a session: Work directly with our Confocal and/or Imaris specialists to image and analyze your own samples Available for BC43 + Imaris slot (imaging) and Imaris -only (image analysis).

Register for Day 1: https://calendly.com/lh-imaris/3d-imaging-and-analysis-seminar-session-day-one-nih

Register for Day 2: https://calendly.com/lh-imaris/3d-imaging-and-analysis-seminar-session-day-two-nih

Register for Imaris Hands-on session : https://calendly.com/d/d3tn-z5b-ckp