Scientific imaging consists of three steps, each of which contributes to the accomplishment of an experiment and the generation of scientific data: (i) sample preparation, (ii) image acquisition, and (iii) image processing and analysis. The last step is often the most challenging one, and needs to be tailored to the scientific question asked. There are numbers of different analysis software, both free and licensed, that can assist you in the process, whether you choose to do relatively simple image prosessing or advanced and complex image analysis.

We at MIC offer you a variety of possibilities to get the most out of your data. MIC has available PC and Linux workstations equipped with both manufacturer software from the microscopes and small animal scanners as well as specialized image processing and analysis software.  As a MIC user you can use these for free, and MIC’s technical personnel can guide you and train you in the specific software you might need. For larger projects you may approach our Image Processing Group in order initiate collaborations to custom make program codes for your specific image analysis problem.

Figure legend:   A confocal z-stack of tissue containing EGF-psoitive cells and DsRed labelled vessels has been surface rendered in Imaris (Bitplane AG).  Quantitative data of the volumes of green and red surfaces are generated and can be used for further analysis.