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Event

Mercury Free Microscopy Information Session

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 12:30to15:30
McIntyre Medical Building Martin Amphitheatre (Rm 504), 3655 promenade Sir William Osler, Montreal, QC, H3G 1Y6, CA
Price: 
FREE
MFM Information

Everyone is welcome to this information session!

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MFM is a new initiative spearheaded by theÌýAdvanced BioImaging Facility (ABIF), theÌýCell Imaging and Analysis Network (CIAN)Ìýand theÌýÌýthat will provide public awareness, recycling, and elimination of mercury based light sources for microscopy.

The session will include:
  • Introduction to the MFM initiative and the Â鶹AV Sustainability Projects Fund
  • Presentation of alternatives to mercury-based illumination sources
  • Scientific data comparing several illumination systems to traditional mercury based lamps
  • Vendor Exhibits of currently available state-of-the-art mercury free technologies

Registration is free, but mandatory and lunch will be provided!

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