Imaris in Focus: from Fundamentals to Advanced Image Analysis

Imaris is the leading platform for multidimensional microscopy image analysis, offering a reproducible and user-friendly solution for a wide range of life-science applications. Imaris helps researchers ensure their data is analyzed in a consistent and reproducible manner, making it ready for publication.

This workshop event has been designed to educate both new and existing Imaris users on how to make the most of their Imaris experience. We will start with an Introduction and Overview session, covering what kinds of analysis tools Imaris offers, how to navigate through the Imaris user interface, and a few example analysis workflows.

In the afternoon, we will offer Focus Sessions where we will take a deeper dive into specific analysis applications. The first Focus Session will cover common Neuroscience Applications. We will review the Imaris Filament Tracer, how to use this tool for analysis of filamentous objects and spines, and considerations to take when analyzing these kinds of structures.

Our second Focus Session will cover tools for Colocalization and Spatial Measurements. During this session, we will review the types of colocalization tools in Imaris, how to measure distance and overlap between structures, and how to choose which measurement is most appropriate for your research question.

Registration is required for this event. Registrants will receive a link to the event a few days ahead of time. This event will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

This event is open to any Columbia affiliated researcher. Current and future Imaris users of any level are welcome.

Please bear in mind that this event will be recorded and shared internally for use as a teaching resource.

Please reach out to Amelia Ralowicz Perrone, at amelia.ralowicz.perrone@oxinst.com, with questions.

Schedule:

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Zooming Out: Introduction and Overview of Imaris
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.: Neuroscience Focus Session: Analysis of Filamentous and Spiny Objects
2:45 - 4:00 p.m.: Spatial Analysis Focus Session: Distance, Overlap, and types of Colocalization Measurements