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Sample preparation utilizing the SMZ18 is the key to microscopic videography

YONE PRODUCTION CO., LTD.
Kanako Morioka (Director, Research Department)

Preparing high-quality samples is the first step towards capturing beautiful images. Making samples for microscopy is a detailed, sometimes hours-long process that requires patience, skill, and ingenuity. Yone Production, a company that produces life science videos, employs the SMZ18 stereo microscope for this purpose. Here, Kanako Morioka of the Research Department at Yone Production, who oversees sample preparation, shares her experience of using the SMZ18.

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“Automated settings enhance the efficiency of ART in clinical practice, research, and development.”

The ECLIPSE Ti2-I: Contributing to assisted reproductive technology (ART)

The declining birth rate presents a critical social issue that demands attention. Advancements in assisted reproductive technology (ART) are further anticipated to play a key role in addressing this issue. Fujita Medical Innovation Center Tokyo (FMiC) is committed to clinical practice, and the ongoing research and development of ART to help more people wishing to become parents. Nikon’s motorized inverted microscope for ICSI/IMSI, the ECLIPSE Ti2-I, plays a key role in this process. To gain deeper insights into its implementations and practical applications, we spoke with Dr. Tatsuya Kobayashi, an embryologist and Associate Professor at Fujita Health University’s Department of Regulatory Science.

*This page contains interviews with healthcare professionals regarding our products. However, these interviews do not guarantee the efficacy, effectiveness, or performance of the products, nor do they constitute an official endorsement, recommendation, advice, or selection by the featured professionals.

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YOUR SWITCH TO THE FUTURE

Department of Biomedicine, University of Basel

Pascal Lorentz
Dr. Michael Abanto

Director of the Nikon Center of Excellence
Head of the Microscopy Core Facility

Research Outline: Immunology and infectious diseases, neurosciences, cancer biology, and tissue development and regeneration.

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Dr. Kevin Richetin

Our Nikon Microscopy Ambassador Dr. Kevin Richetin is a neuroscience researcher studying Alzheimer’s disease and the development of tools for neurodegenerative diseases. In this interview video, Dr. Richetin discusses how they chose the Nikon microscope because its software NIS-Elements allows seamless integration of analysis and automation. He emphasizes that this unique capability is incredibly valuable for tracking particles with extremely high resolution over extended periods, a feature that sets Nikon apart.

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A step up in digital pathology using innovative digital microscopy.

Kitasato University Kitasato Institute Hospital
Director, Department of Pathology
Dr. Ichiro Maeda

Currently there are various treatment methods under development that could provide optimal medical care in response to the pathological attributes of each patient. Therefore, the role required of pathological diagnosis, which is indispensable for the planning of treatment policies and strategies, is becoming more important than ever before. However, the shortage of trained pathologists who assume this role is a common issue, not only in Japan, but also worldwide. To solve this problem, digital pathology has been attracting attention. In this article, we asked Dr. Ichiro Maeda, Director of the Department of Pathology, Kitasato University Kitasato Institute Hospital, for his impressions of using the digital image display optical microscope "ECLIPSE Ui".

*Dr. Maeda has provided feedback to Nikon on this microscope’s features and clinical usefulness based on his own personal experience.

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"In vitro fertilization is a race against time. I thought this microscope was very helpful in that sense."

In April 2022, insurance coverage for infertility treatment started in Japan, making it easier for couples who want to conceive to receive ICSI treatment. However, in general, there is still a belief that “infertility is not a disease”, so there are many patients who suffer from anxiety or feel impatient during treatment. We interviewed Shoko Ieda and Sumi Shimamura of the Minatomirai Yume Clinic, who say that they find it rewarding to acknowledge these emotions and help such patients with the birth of their babies, about their impressions of using “ECLIPSE Ti2-I”.

*Customers have provided feedback to Nikon on this microscope’s features and clinical usefulness, based on their own personal experience

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“I believe this can change conventional imaging for pathologists”

Takeshi Sasaki
Professor, Project Leader, M.D. Ph.D
The University of Tokyo Hospital
Dept. of Next-Generation Pathology Information Networking

In medicine, pathologists play an extremely important role in confirming observation. They are often making observations with a microscope for long periods of time and the physical and mental burden of this is heavy. Aiming to reduce such stress issues for pathologists, Nikon has developed a new microscope for pathological examination, the ECLIPSE Ui, which allows pathologists to view high-resolution images of specimens on a monitor, rather than looking through eyepieces. Here, Dr. Takeshi Sasaki of the University of Tokyo Hospital, who has evaluated this microscope, talks about his impressions of it.

*Dr. Sasaki has provided feedback to Nikon on this microscope’s features and clinical usefulness based on his own personal experience.

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Nikon BioImaging Lab contributes to “mini-gut” research

Dr. Hidenori Akutsu

Director of the Department of Reproductive Medicine, Center for Regenerative Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development

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