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Louise Cole

@louisecole.bsky.social

Microscopist first and foremost. Training next generation of microscopists. Passionate about science and making a difference.

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We did it! What a fabulous learning opportunity to be part of UTS 2025 Research Translation Competition. So excited to see what's ahead for our Wonder Project! @aimi-uts.bsky.social @australianmms.bsky.social @micro-au.bsky.social Congrats to other teams & thx to competition organisers and judges.

08.07.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The MIF @aimi-uts.bsky.social is proud to display the new #AcknowledgementGuidelines launched by @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social and @globalbioimaging.bsky.social – helping #ImagingScientists get #CreditWhereItsDue
Download poster & join the campaign! globalbioimaging.org/documents/im...

19.06.2025 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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@royalmicrosoc.bsky.social and @australianmms.bsky.social join forces via MoU to strengthen our microscopy communities across the globe. Read more here: www.rms.org.uk/resource/rms... Looking forward to cross-promoting our future microscopy activities. Here is AMMS cross-promoting RMS-hosted IMC21

29.04.2025 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@oxfordinstruments.bsky.social ?

06.03.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A labmate made the mistake of mentioning that she had been given a fountain pen but had no ink for it so didn't use it.

I told her how to clean it and gave her a bottle of ink.

I believe this is called "penabling"

14.02.2025 09:58 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A close-up image of a microscope focusing on a sample.

A close-up image of a microscope focusing on a sample.

RMS Early Career Award: Applications deadline has been *EXTENDED* to 28 February!

This is a great opportunity to receive recognition for your work - and a chance to win a cash prize πŸ˜€

Find out more and enter: rms.org.uk/resource/202...

@rmsearlycareer.bsky.social @bioimaginguk.bsky.social

14.02.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Promotional image for Virtual Facility Management Training Course 2025. White text giving course name and dates (19 - 21 March). Five different micrographs form the background.

Promotional image for Virtual Facility Management Training Course 2025. White text giving course name and dates (19 - 21 March). Five different micrographs form the background.

What does it take to run a core facility effectively?

Learn from the experts on this excellent course - suited to all levels, from those experienced in running a core lab to those looking to move into the field. (Deadline: 5 March)

Register: rms.org.uk/rms-event-ca...

@rmsearlycareer.bsky.social

11.02.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Abstract Submission Abstract submission is now open. All submissions should be made through Oxford Abstracts.

Don't forget - abstract submissions deadline for #mmc2025 is *this Friday* (14 February).

Present your work at Europe's largest #microscopy and #imaging event taking place this year!

Abstract submissions: mmc-series.org.uk/conference/a...

@bioimaginguk.bsky.social @globalbioimaging.bsky.social

10.02.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The text in the image repeats what is said in the tweet, with a photo of the University of Queensland in the BG.

The text in the image repeats what is said in the tweet, with a photo of the University of Queensland in the BG.

πŸŽ‰ Job Opportunity πŸŽ‰ Our University of Queensland facility is looking for a Senior X-Ray Scientist – applications close 16th of Feb, so get in quick!
uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uqcare...

#X-ray #hiring #STEMjobs #wewantyou

11.02.2025 05:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for an enthusiastic post-doc to investigate how experience shapes the brain. Drosophila neurogenetics, molecular and cellular mechanisms, imaging, optogenetics, neural circuits and behaviour will be used. At University of Birmingham campus, UK. Application deadline 19 March.
Pls RT.

10.02.2025 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Found a place for my new microscope πŸ”¬ that I acquired at #APMC13 #ACMM28 Took longer to install than I thought 😜 thanks Zeiss Australia & NZ @australianmms.bsky.social @micro-au.bsky.social

08.02.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Two visitors at mmc2023 chat in the middle of the gallery of shortlisted images for the imaging competition of that year. A series of large display boards are pictured left and right, with large colourful micrographs affixed to them.

Two visitors at mmc2023 chat in the middle of the gallery of shortlisted images for the imaging competition of that year. A series of large display boards are pictured left and right, with large colourful micrographs affixed to them.

Entries are πŸ”₯OPENπŸ”₯ for the 2025 RMS Scientific Imaging Competition.

Great opportunity to showcase your technical and artistic talents in #microscopy

Shortlisted images will be on display at #mmc2025 - where we'll pick the winners!

Submit your image: mmc-series.org.uk/meetings-fea...

07.02.2025 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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IYKYK B.T.Bollard has left #APMC13 #ACMM28 in Brisbane & is heading to Sydney for #ACMM29 in 2027! @australianmms.bsky.social @micro-au.bsky.social

07.02.2025 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£Have you read the Light Microscopy Core Facility Management special issue of @JofMicroscopy?

This special issue has become one of our most read issues and it features 15 papers, 13 of which are #OpenAccess.

tinyurl.com/54syt394

04.02.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ Global BioImaging Train-the-Trainer 2025 Course is open for applications

πŸ“… 17-21 November 2025
πŸ“ Melbourne, Australia
⚫ Course for imaging core facility professionals to organize and deliver effective training programs
⚫ Travel grants available

globalbioimaging.org/internationa...

03.02.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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@australianmms.bsky.social We love microscopy! Thx for visiting our booth at #APMC13 #ACMM28 - we enjoyed meeting you! See you #IMC21 @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social

07.02.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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@aimi-uts.bsky.social @australianmms.bsky.social Our very own Dr Amy Bottomley presents a talk on potential reuse of student prac data at #APMC13 #ACMM28 πŸ‘

07.02.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you training users at the optical microscope but want to enhance the learning of your users, this course is for you! @australianmms.bsky.social

05.02.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s going to be a fantastic opportunity to gain new skills in how to train effectively and to enhance learning of optical microscopy methods

05.02.2025 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@australianmms.bsky.social @micro-au.bsky.social @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social

04.02.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Highly recommend this course @australianmms.bsky.social - apply now! @micro-au.bsky.social

04.02.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prof. Kelly Rogers delivers a wonderful tribute to Spencer Shorte at #APMC13 #ACMM28. Spencer Shorte was a huge advocate for core imaging facilities & has contributed enormously to the microscopy community around the world. He was known & well-respected by many @australianmms.bsky.social members.

04.02.2025 05:24 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Prof. Joanne Etheridge for delivering an amazing plenary lecture at #APMC13. She was awarded with the David Cockayne plaque in honour of David Cockayne - one of the most influential Australians in the history of microscopy. @australianmms.bsky.social

03.02.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All ready for day 1 of #APMC13 in Brisbane and to showcase @australianmms.bsky.social and @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social upcoming conferences #IMC21. Looking forward to chatting to you all at booth #16!

03.02.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@australianmms.bsky.social

01.02.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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31.01.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is dedication for you! @australianmms.bsky.social Special Interest Group AMAS President Will Rickard displays the AMMS/SIG banners for #APMC13 in his hotel room in Brisbane! These will be on display at AMMS booth #16 at APMC13 from Mon-Fri lunchtime Feb 3-7. Looking forward to seeing you there!

31.01.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Impact of Image Quality on Reliable and Specific Colocalization Analysis Abstract. Colocalization analysis is a well-established method to quantify the extent to which fluorescent signal of two different objects or molecule popu

Our latest research on how imaging conditions can affect colocalization analysis
academic.oup.com/mt/article/3...

Big thanks to: RA Pelle @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social, M Ram, P Hemmerich, AL Bottomley, @louisecole.bsky.social, R. Berlinguer-Palmini, HTM. vd Voort, NTM. vd Voort, V. Schoonderwoert

28.01.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you heard of AMMS? Attending #APMC13 in Brisbane at BCEC Feb2-7 2025? Come visit our booth #16 to find out more about our wonderful Society and what we do. Free limited edition lens cloths for first 250 visitors! @australianmms.bsky.social

24.01.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Color blind friendly palettes for data visualizations with categories A discussion of color blind friendly palettes for labeling unique catergories in data visualization.

Having a color-blind colleague is a good reminder that we need to be more careful when designing figures for scientific publication πŸ§ͺ
My lab has found this page especially useful for selecting color palettes, used in combination with different symbols: thenode.biologists.com/data-visuali...

08.12.2024 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 835    πŸ” 354    πŸ’¬ 42    πŸ“Œ 25

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