Innovation in the present and a glimpse of the future on Stand 8 from Nikon – Platinum Sponsor at ISDB
August 21, 2009
Nikon Instruments is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of this year’s International Society for Developmental Biology Congress to be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 6-10 September. Nikon’s success is founded on the outstanding quality of its optical technologies and innovative advanced imaging solutions. A key R&D strategy for live cell imaging systems is to create cell-friendly technologies that preserve cell viability and increase the reliability and breadth of live cell studies.
As part of Nikon’s commitment to this important field, the company will be showcasing its range of groundbreaking, advanced microscope systems, all ideal for developmental biology research, on stand 8. The latest AZ-C1 microscope offers the ultimate macro confocal system that captures images from an entire embryo to a single cell with one lens. Ultra high resolution capture of even the most rapid biological processes is possible with the A1R fast-scanning laser confocal. Revolutionary fast scanning confocal technologies optimise fluorescence capture, reduce phototoxicity and photobleaching and increase flexibility for extended timelapse studies. Nikon will also be displaying both the Ti-E inverted widefield microscope, featuring the award-winning perfect focus system to avoid focus drift, and the integrated incubator/ imaging system, BioStation IM, which allows cells to be grown and imaged in a constant, optimal environment, thus avoiding unwanted variables in live cell studies.
In addition, Nikon would like to share with ISDB visitors its vision for the future of developmental analysis of live cells and model organisms with ‘Project Destiny’ – something completely new from Nikon, which aims to complement its hardware solutions. Nikon’s team of dedicated and highly experienced support specialists can advise users on technologies and imaging systems tailored to all applications. Space for the ‘Project Destiny’ room is limited and by invitation only – obtainable from Stand 8.
