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The knowledge portal of Leica Microsystems offers scientific research and teaching material on the subjects of microscopy. The content is designed to support beginners, experienced practitioners and scientists alike in their everyday work and experiments. Explore interactive tutorials and application notes, discover the basics of microscopy as well as high-end technologies – become part of the Science Lab community and share your expertise!
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Topics – A Vast Amount of Expert Knowledge
- Basics in Microscopy

- Confocal Microscopy

- Digital Microscopy

- Dentistry

- EM Sample Preparation

- Fluorescence Microscopy

- Light Sheet Microscopy

- Neurosurgery

- Optical Coherence Tomography

- Super-Resolution

- Stereo Microscopy

- Surface Metrology

- Quality Assurance

- Otolaryngology (ENT)

- Ophthalmology

- Plastic Reconstructive

- Widefield Microscopy

- More
Latest Articles

Neurovascular Surgery & Augmented Reality Fluorescence
Vascular neurosurgery is highly complex. Surgeons need to be able to rely on robust anatomical information. As such, visualization technologies play an essential role. Prof. Nils Ole Schmidt is a…Read article
Immediate Breast Reconstruction: Benefits of GLOW800 Augmented Reality
Dr. Harold Chatel is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in a leading hospital in Paris, France. One of his areas of expertise is oncological reconstructive surgery and immediate breast…Read article
Oncological Reconstructive Surgery with the Leica M530 OHX Microscope
Precision is essential in oncological reconstructive surgery, in particular when it relies on free flap techniques. Microsurgical microscopes provide optimal visualization and help streamline the…Read article
Oncological Reconstructive Surgery: Why Use a Microscope
Recent advances in microsurgery are enhancing breast reconstruction for oncology patients, allowing both functional and aesthetic rehabilitation. More and more surgeons are adopting surgical…Read article
Oncological Reconstructive Surgery: Benefits of Microscope & Integrated Vascular Fluorescence Use
Oncological reconstructive surgery requires high precision and attention to details. It can pose a number of challenges: long operating time, flap necrosis and other complications. Leica visualization…Read article
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery: Why Use a Microscope
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery procedures can be delicate. Visualization solutions play an essential role, allowing to perform the surgery in the best conditions. And more and more plastic…Read article
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Improving Precision and Accuracy with microscopes
Spine surgery is extremely delicate and requires extensive training and experience. Innovative visualization technologies can also help achieve better outcomes allowing to see more and have a clearer…Read article
Neurosurgery with Heads-up Display
In the following video interviews Prof. Dr. Raphael Guzman, Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital in Basel, Switzerland, talks about his experience in heads-up…Read article
Interview with Magali Mondin on THUNDER Imagers
Magali Mondin, an engineer at the BIC (Bordeaux Imaging Center) in France, describes her experience using a THUNDER Imager in this interview. She had the opportunity to test extensively the THUNDER…Read article


