Registration and Training Process

In order to gain access to BOMP equipment, new users will need to go through a registration and training process as explained below.

Step 1 Fundamentals of Fluorescence Microscopy Lecture
Step 2 Project Consultation Form
  • Please discuss the project checklist with your supervisor BEFORE completing the project consultation form.
  • Once you have completed the form, you will receive a link to book in a project consultation meeting
  • If you are a new researcher it is VITAL that your supervisor attends this meeting.
Step 3 Project Consultation with BOMP staff
  • We will discuss your imaging project and identify the most suitable instrument and approach for your project.
  • If you are a new researcher it is VITAL that your supervisor attends this meeting.
Step 4 iLab and Building Access
  • ilab booking system
    • Every instrument booking and training registration will be done via iLab.
    • Both you and your supervisor should register to iLab.
    • See here for instruction.
  • Building Access
    • After the project consultation meeting you will recieve contact details to arrange the appropriate building inductions.
    • These need to be completed BEFORE we can book in any instrument trainings
  • Notify BOMP via bomp-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au once you have completed both of the above and we will start your instrument training
Step 5 Instrument training form
  • BOMP staff will initiate the training request form, based on the most suitable instrument identified during the consultation session.
  • Complete and submit the Training registration form in iLab and let the BOMP team know by emailing us via bomp-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au.
  • This procedure requires you to provide evident of building access & OGTR training. Please consider at least 1-2 weeks of preparation time.
Step 6 Arrange training session
  • Once the form has been submitted, BOMP staff will check it and arrange training sessions. Note: ensure all documents are completed before submission to avoid any further delay.
  • Microscope training is spread over two sessions (two hours each, preferably on consecutive days). Both training sessions will be booked only if you can bring your own sample to the second session.
  • Certain instruments may be very busy during peak months and may not be available for training within 1-3 weeks of registering.
Step 7 Instrument Training
  • Session #1 (training rate applies): We will give an introduction to the microscope using a test sample. Face-to-face session demonstration focuses on
    • hardware and software setup
    • optimising the acquisition settings
    • introducing some advanced functions relevant to your experiment
  • Session #2: In this session, you will be operating the microscope, and we will be providing support. Session is with your own samples to assist you with creating a microscope configuration that is specific to your sample. You will receive guidance in how to optimise acquisition settings for your sample.
Step 8 Competency verification
  • After second training session, we will verify your competency in performing essential microscopy techniques. If needed, further sessions can be organized at the trainer’s discretion.
  • If we have deemed you competent, we will give you an independent access to the booking calendar and finalise training steps (e.g. sign off on your access request form, add to mailing list etc).
Step 9 Instrument training done! now Image analysis.