MicroDia 2019

On May 22nd Portugal celebrated the national microscopy day, the MicroDia! 

At ITQB-NOVA we received 26 students and 2 teachers from  Escola Secundária Luís Freitas Branco. They prepared some samples, used fluorescence microscopy and discovered the wonderful world of microscopy.

Microscopy and Bacteria Presentation by Professor Adriano O. Henriques

Sample preparation with Mónica Serrano

Bacterial biofilm on a stereoscope with Aristides Mendes

Fluorescent bacterial samples shown on a microscope with Sara Ramalhete

Using a paper microscope to take a cellfie of their cheek swab with Mariana Ferreira