Infrared nanoimaging of cell sections

This project focuses on infrared nanoimaging as a way to look inside human cells and reveal their structure. The method provides chemical information and adds details that electron microscopy cannot offer. Both techniques together give a fuller picture of cells at the nanoscale. The long term aim is to use infrared nanoimaging to improve our understanding of cellular processes, disease and treatment.

The internship offers practical training on our infrared nanoimaging microscope. The student learns how to record clear, high quality images of different cell samples. The work includes selecting interesting regions in the cells and comparing them with electron microscopy images when needed.

The project gives direct insight into current research that connects infrared nanoimaging with cellular ultrastructure. Basic knowledge of optical microscopy, nano optics or infrared spectroscopy is helpful. Prior knowledge of cell biology is not required.