Ace Slide Scanning on your Axioscan 7

This workshop will cover all aspects of successfully generating whole slide images utilizing the ZEISS Axioscan 7. A deep dive into software features with application examples will be covered. Current owners of ZEISS Axioscan 7 with any level of operational knowledge will primarily benefit while Z1 customers will have a chance to work with the added benefits on Axioscan 7.

This is a two-day in-person workshop located at the ZEISS Microscopy Customer Center (ZMCC) in Dublin, CA. With small group sizes of <5 attendees/trainer, you will get valuable, individualized access to the most cutting-edge microscopy solutions ZEISS offers. The full day sessions include presentations to cover foundational microscopy knowledge as well as hands-on time to practice workflows on the instruments.

Topics that will be covered in this workshop include:

System and software overview

• Start-up routine, sample holders and loading
• Daily workflow with prepared profiles
• Automatic Tissue Detection strategies and parameters to adjust

Configuring and optimizing Brightfield Scan Profiles

• Scan profile wizard overview
• Coarse and Fine focus strategies
• Scan settings
• Z stack, EDF, image compression
• Saving and exporting images, ZEN Data Storage

Configuring and Optimizing Fluorescence and Pol Scan Profiles

• Fluorescence scan settings
• Pol Scan settings
• Generate shading references and shading correction

Image analysis and processing in ZEN

• Deconvolution
• ZEN Connect workflows to combine data from Axioscan and LSM

Who should attend?

• Existing users of ZEISS Axioscan Z1 or Axioscan 7
• Infrequent users looking for a refresher on slide scanning workflows and gain higher level of proficiency
• Lab managers or technicians looking to improve their own skill level to better support and/or train other users of the instrument
• Users with access to a ZEISS Axioscan and ZEISS LSM looking for a combined workflow with ZEN Connect

Learning Objectives after completion of this workshop, attendees should:

• Possess an improved ability to select imaging parameters to yield high-quality images of their samples
• Have greater confidence with setting up scan profiles and troubleshooting on challenging sample types and analyzing acquired datasets.
• Be connected with the North American Applications team who can support them as they work towards acquiring the best data possible

Workshop Package and Payment:
o This is a paid training.
o The investment for this 2-day workshop is $2400. You will receive a link to complete payment by credit card after signing up. If you require a PO to purchase training please reach out to us after registering.
o This package includes:
1. World-class training and certification at end of workshop
2. Hotel accommodation within walking distance
3. Lunches and refreshments during the workshop
o To guarantee your spot and hotel coverage, please make sure to submit your payment by [2 weeks prior]. Attendees are responsible for arranging transportation to the workshop location.
o Once we have received payment, we will send you a confirmation e-mail detailing hotel information, workshop itinerary, and arrival instructions.