Optical Microscopy

The working group brings together NICo Core Facilities specializing in optical microscopy.
The main objective is to harmonize instrument performance across the network in order to ensure the reproducibility of experimental results and the comparability of data generated by different platforms.
The group has conducted a survey of the equipment and applications available in the laboratories of the Institutes belonging to NICo, with the aim of creating a virtual catalogue of the services offered within the BBMRI.it infrastructure.
Through the HarmoNICo activity, the group has implemented standardized protocols for image acquisition and analysis, defining rigorous quality control procedures. The aim is to minimize technical variability through the adoption of standardized consumables and data analysis pipelines, promoting a consistent and reliable operational environment for quantitative bioimaging research.