Experiment planning
Good imaging starts with a clear measurement need and a realistic understanding of the available instrumentation. The references below are useful primers on quantitative fluorescence microscopy and experimental bias.
Background reading
- Accuracy and precision in quantitative fluorescence microscopy – A foundational guide to collecting quantitative data
- Designing a rigorous microscopy experiment – Validating methods and avoiding bias
- Believing is seeing – The deceptive influence of bias in quantitative microscopy
Compare microscopes with an assistant
You can use ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or another assistant to explore AIC Turku microscopes using the facility inventory below. Attach the inventory to the conversation so facility-specific claims stay grounded in what AIC Turku records.
Planning aid
Use the assistant to identify recorded options and questions to follow up. Staff can confirm sample compatibility, access, training, availability, and configuration details that are not captured in the inventory.
1. Download the facility inventory
Download the facility inventory (JSON)
2. Describe what you need
Fill in the box below in your own words. Be as specific as useful, but you do not need to translate your experiment into microscope terminology first.
3. Copy the prompt
Attach the inventory file you just downloaded to your assistant, then copy the prompt below. It tells the assistant to use the inventory as the source for facility-specific claims and to keep unrecorded details explicit.
Discuss the plan with AIC Turku staff
The inventory and prompt can identify recorded options and gaps. AIC Turku staff can check sample preparation, fluorophore choices, access, training, availability, and instrument-specific constraints before you book.