Light Microscopy Facility

Flagship Course · 2026

Maine Microscopy Course

Hands-on immersive training in advanced light microscopy · Confocal · Light Sheet · Super-Resolution · Image Analysis

August 4–12, 2026

Maine Microscopy Course — hands-on training at MDIBL

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Limited seats available

🎬 New to microscopy? Learn the fundamentals — one concept, one minute.

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Instruments

Widefield to light sheet

138+

Researchers

Trained since 2019

22

Institutions

Maine to international

41,000+

Hours of imaging

And counting

Core Access Funding Programs

Funding to support your research

Multiple programs to reduce or eliminate the cost of accessing LMF instruments and expertise.

COBRE Imaging Technology Access Grant

$5,000

For IDeA state institutions, non-profits, and undergrad institutions. Covers fees, travel, housing, and publication costs.

Pilot Experiments Program

75% off

First-time experiment discount for optimization and proof-of-concept imaging. Open to all users.

After-Hours Time-lapse Rate

50% off

Overnight and weekend time-lapse sessions at half price. All certified independent users.

Collaborative Research Partnership

Negotiable

Fee reductions in exchange for co-authorship when LMF staff make a substantial intellectual contribution.

See all funding options & eligibility →

Get Started

Ready to image?

Four simple steps to access the LMF.

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1 · Register

Complete the User Registration Form to create your LMF account.

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2 · Work Request

Submit the LMF Work Request form to describe your project and imaging needs.

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3 · Consult

Schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Bonnet to define your experimental plan and training needs.

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4 · Train & Image

Get trained, get access, and start imaging — with full staff support available throughout.

Register as a User LMF Work Request Contact Dr. Bonnet