ߣƵ Welcomes Black Imaging Scientists for PAIR-UP Workshop
From May 13-17, the ߣƵ welcomed members of PAIR-UP for training in advanced light sheet microscopy techniques. PAIR-UP, which stands for “Partnering to Advance Imaging Research for Underrepresented Minority Scientists Program,” was founded in 2020 and is a consortium of Black imaging scientists in the biomedical sciences.
The workshop participants got hands-on experience using light sheet microscopy in the ߣƵ’s state-of-the-art facilities. They also learned how best to prepare samples, analyze data, and how best to match their biological samples with the correct microscope.
“Light sheet microscopy is being used across the spectrum of biological research and we partnered with the PAIR-UP group to host this hands-on workshop to train scientists so that they are well prepared to utilize this technology for their research,” said Abhishek Kumar, ߣƵ investigator and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) imaging scientist at ߣƵ.
Scroll through these photos to see some highlights from the workshop.
Events like the PAIR-UP workshop and the annual Light-Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy Conference (LSFM) support ߣƵ’s strategic Imaging Innovation Initiative to develop and facilitate the use of imaging tools for biological research.
“As part of ߣƵ's Strategic Initiative, we are committed to advance the light sheet development, dissemination and equitable access to scientists from diverse backgrounds,” said Kumar. “Hosting this workshop at the ߣƵ is one such example of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.”
PAIR-UP is supported by Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF), and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). These foundations also provide generous support to the ߣƵ.