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(MICC)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20a2e99 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"20a2e99\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d6d2d54\" data-id=\"d6d2d54\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-371d779 elementor-section-boxed 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facility dedicated to supporting researchers with cutting-edge expertise in both conventional and advanced light microscopy techniques. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of experts, MICC-CNC serves both academic researchers and industry partners, fostering a collaborative environment for scientific research and education within the CNC-UC community.<\/p><p>To fulfill its mission, MICC-CNC provides:<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Technical Training<\/strong>: Comprehensive support for local and visiting researchers to master light microscopy techniques.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Experimental and Analytical Consultation<\/strong>: Guidance on experimental design and image analysis for optimal research outcomes.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Access to Advanced Technologies<\/strong>: Integration of the latest advancements in light microscopy hardware and software tailored to biomedical sciences.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Educational Initiatives<\/strong>: Organization of regular advanced training courses and workshops to foster expertise in cutting-edge bioimaging methodologies.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>As part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ppbi.pt\/joomla30\/index.php\/ppbi\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PPBI \u2013 Portuguese Platform of BioImaging<\/span><\/a>, a pivotal infrastructure within the National Roadmap of Research Infrastructures of Strategic Relevance, MICC-CNC holds a significant role in both the national and international microscopy community. PPBI is a member of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurobioimaging.eu\/\">ERIC \u2013 Euro-BioImaging<\/a><\/span>, further enhancing MICC-CNC&#8217;s integration into the global bioimaging landscape. Additionally, MICC-CNC is a partner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeiss.com\/microscopy\/en\/about-us\/microscopy-customer-center.html\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ZEISS labs@location<\/span><\/a> initiative, a global community of ZEISS customers providing specialized expertise and dedicated services.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d388b5a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d388b5a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85686cd\" 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