Sample Preparation for Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) in Life Sciences

Preparing samples for electron microscopy can be something of a dark art! Generating the right level of fixation, a smooth embedding and perfect staining takes expertise and practice and many written protocols are not self-explanatory if you don’t have previous experience. This training will walk you through the basics of how to prepare your sample for SEM and discuss some of the common challenges that can limit the quality of the resulting specimen. Presented by Kirk Czymmek (Director of the Advanced Bioimaging Laboratory, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, USA)