Voting is now open for the 2025 Advanced Light Microscopy Core (ALMC) image contest — choose your favorite by 5 p.m. April 16.
View this year's entries (PDF). Posters of the images also are displayed on the second floor of Memorial Union North and in McQuinn Atrium, Bond Life Sciences Center.
The People's Choice Award image contest winner will be announced at the Show Me Research Week Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. April 17 in Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union North.
The ALMC has held an image contest since 2001 to showcase the work of core users and generate broader interest in the core's capabilities. See winning images from previous years.
Mission statement
The ALMC is a shared resource for all types of light microscopy, including widefield, confocal, super-resolution and stereomicroscopy. The core provides access to state-of-the-art instruments, imaging technologies, services, training and expert consultation supporting the educational and research missions of the University of Missouri. The core is open to the entire University of Missouri community as well as to researchers from other academic institutions and companies in the area.
Scheduling
We are open 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and closed on university holidays.
Our calendar provides an easy way to view available time slots. To make an appointment, please check for instrument availability on the calendars listed then call 882-4895 to make a reservation for the time and instrument you wish to use.