Photometry is a brain imaging technique based on the observation of fluorophores sensitive to brain activity. It relies on optical fibers to image brain activity. Aquineuro offers a complete training course for the acquisition of this technique as well as tailor-made support on specific problems. Training consists of:
- Hardware set-up
- Implantation
- First recordings
- First dive into the data
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Using genetically encoded calcium indicators one can monitor cerebral activity using an optic fiber and a couple of light sources. This simple yet efficient method of fiber photometry can bring physiology to a wide range of behavioral paradigms. To ease the adoption of this technique and let you focus on the scientific questions we organize a set of training sessions, usually two weeks spread over a month. Training contains:
- Installation of relevant hardware. We test your photometry system, install it in your lab and synchronize it with your existing equipment
- How to use the hardware
- How to use the recording software
- Implantation training.
- Recording training. How to recognize a good signal, to optimize recording parameters etc.
For a more in-depth analysis training we recommend a programming course.
Eventually, we offer long-term on-demand support you are free to use when new challenges arise.
The training sessions take place in your lab and the content is adapted to your specific experimental needs and your knowledge of photometry.