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 ====== How to access our equipment? ======
-{{::imm_question.jpg?200  |Image by Maria Henriques, João Ferreira and José Rino}}
+{{::gimm_question.png?210  |Image by Maria Henriques, João Ferreira and José Rino}}
-  - The Bioimaging Unit equipment is available to iMM researchers and external users. Check our [[billing|hourly fees]].
+  -{{:arrow.png?15|}}  Our systems are available to GIMM researchers and external users. Check the equipment [[billing|hourly fees]].
-  - You need to use iMM's booking system (Agendo) to book our equipment. If you are not registered yet, please follow the Agendo registration instructions {{ ::agendo_registration_instructions_for_immers_v3.pdf |for iMMers}} or {{ ::imm_agendo_registration_instructions_for_external_users.pdf |for external users}}.
+  -{{:arrow.png?15|}} You need to use GIMM's booking system ([[https://gimm.agendoscience.com/|Agendo]]) to book our equipment. If you are not registered in Agendo yet, please follow [[https://imm.medicina.ulisboa.pt/facility/bioimaging/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=gimm_agendo_registration_instructions.pdf|these instructions]].
-  - After registration, you can ask for access to equipment by clicking on its calendar in [[https://imm.agendoscience.com/|Agendo]].
+  -{{:arrow.png?15|}} Please fill in our [[https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OZ2DCeYgXUCMCNvF4as7OwAcCvfNUQdGl-1StUi6OCFUQzZLTEJFRFY3SUNJUFRDWkVKS0lKOElKVSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl|Welcome Form]] to give us more information about your experiment and your imaging needs.
-  - We will reply to you as soon as possible to schedule a consultation, to discuss experimental strategies and decide the most appropriate [[resources|Equipment]].
+  -{{:arrow.png?15|}} We will schedule a meeting with you to discuss the next steps. Depending on your needs and usage frequency, you may receive training on a particular system for independent usage, or acquire data with our assistance (check details below).
-  - Depending on your needs and usage frequency, you will get access to the systems for Assisted Acquisition or Independent usage, after training (check details below).
+  -{{:arrow.png?15|}} Don't forget to check our [[usage_policy|Policies]].
-  - Don't forget to check our [[usage_policy|Usage and Booking Rules]].
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 ====== How can we help you?  ======
-{{::get_started_info.png?800|}}
-{{::consultation.png?50|}} **Consultation** - The first step is to meet us (in person or by Zoom) to discuss your needs and determine the most appropriate microscope.
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+<p style="text-align:center"><img src="/facility/bioimaging/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=bioimaging_workflow.png" width=850 align=center></p>
+</html>
-{{::test_first.png?50|}} **Test First** - If necessary, we will give you permission in the booking system to schedule a test (by us) on a specific microscope.
+{{::consulting.png?70|}} **Consulting** - The first step is to with meet us to discuss your imaging needs. Please fill in our [[https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OZ2DCeYgXUCMCNvF4as7OwAcCvfNUQdGl-1StUi6OCFUQzZLTEJFRFY3SUNJUFRDWkVKS0lKOElKVSQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl|Welcome Form]] first.
-{{::we_aqcuire.png?50|}} **We Acquire** - If you only need a few images, we will give you booking permission and do the acquisition for you, no training required.
+{{::ucourse.png?70|}} **μCourse** - To use our equipment you need to attend a 2h introductory session on the Principles of Microscopy. [[https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=OZ2DCeYgXUCMCNvF4as7OwAcCvfNUQdGl-1StUi6OCFUOERNRENHWlJIVTI1VDBCTFg5RlJDQ1BSUCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl|Book a session]]
-{{::training.png?50|}} **Training** is __mandatory__ for independent use, even if you have already used the microscope elsewhere. We book the training session.
+{{::assisted_acquisition.png?70|}} **Assisted Acquisition** - For occasional usage we will assist you with data acquisition, no training required.
-{{::assisted_sessions.png?50|}} **Assisted Use** __must occur within 1 week__ after training. You will have //in training// booking permissions and our help during the sessions.
+**If you use a microscope regularly, we can train you to become fully independent:**
-{{::independence.png?50|}} **Independence** - Once you are comfortable with using the microscope on your own, you will be given //regular user// privileges.
-{{::image_analysis_and_processing.png?50|}} **Image Analysis** - We can help you analyze your data more efficiently by developing [[microscopytools|image analysis and processing tools]].
+{{::training.png?70|}} **Training** is __mandatory__ for independent use, even if you have already used the microscope elsewhere.
-{{::publication.png?50|}} **Publication** - We can also help you writing materials and methods and preparing figures for a manuscript with microscopy data.
+{{::independence.png?70|}} **Independence** - After training, you will be given regular user privileges.
-**Please Note**
+{{::image_analysis.png?70|}} **Image Analysis** - We can help you analyze your data more efficiently, check our [[microscopytools|image analysis and processing tools]].
+{{::publication.png?70|}} **Publication** - We can also help you writing materials and methods and preparing figures for a manuscript with microscopy data.
+{{:arrow.png?15|}} **Training Workflow**
+  - <fc #ffd966>First training session:</fc> we book, your sample ready to image – no data acquired
+  - <fc #ffd966>Second training session:</fc> we book, your sample ready to image
+  - <fc #ffd966>Third(+) training session:</fc> you book, no longer than 1 week after first training
+{{:arrow.png?15|}} **Please Note**
   * After you are a fully independent user, you can request technical assistance when necessary (e.g. for troubleshooting, new settings, etc.)
-  * If you do not book a microscope for assisted sessions within 1 week after training, you may need to be trained again
+  * If you do not use a microscope for more than 3 months, assistance is mandatory in your next session
-  * If you do not use a microscope for more than 1 month, we may contact you to assess the need for re-training
+  * If you do not use a microscope for more than 6 months, you lose access to the system and consulting is mandatory
-  * If you misuse a microscope or fail to follow turn on/off procedures, you will be re-trained and go back to Assisted Use
-  * We are always available for consultations and advice on all things related to microscopy. Feel free to [[https://imm.medicina.ulisboa.pt/facility/bioimaging/doku.php?id=about#contacts|contact us]] ({{phone_neg.png?15}} 47305), we will gladly help you with your microscopy needs and discuss your ideas.
+  * We are always available for consulting and advice on all things related to microscopy. Feel free to [[bioimaging@gimm.pt|contact us]] (☎ 47305 in Lisbon, 4533 in Oeiras), we will gladly help you with your microscopy needs and discuss your ideas.
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