Online Workshop

This page will contain videos of everything presented at our in-person workshops (Will be updated shortly).

2021 Virtual Miniscope Workshop hosted by MetaCell

This is the most up-to-date workshop material for the Miniscope Project. It covers Miniscope design, surgery, animal behavior, analysis, and future directions. The link below will take you to the virtual workshop page which contains videos of all talks from the workshop.

2021 Virtual Miniscope Workshop

MCCS Miniscope Workshop 2018

The link below takes you to the slides and talks presented at our previous MCCS Miniscope Workshop. This is likely the best place to start when learning about the UCLA Miniscope project.

MCCS Miniscope Workshop 2018 Recording

Imaging Principles and Microscope Design

Powerpoint - Imaging Principles and Microscope Design

Surgery Procedure and Baseplating

Powerpoint - Surgery and Baseplating Presentation

Image Processing and Analysis

Sample Imaging Data

Powerpoint - Image Processing and Analysis

Hands-on Workstations

Worksheet - Soldering

Soldering Male SMA Connector/Cable to DAQ PCB v2.01

This connector will be changed to a through-hole SMA connector in a future version of the DAQ PCB. For version 2.01 DAQ PCBs follow the steps shown in the video below.

Assembly of Miniscopes

Worksheet - Head Mounted Scope Assembly

Image Acquisition and Lens Testing

Initial Testing of Assembled Miniscopes

In Vivo Imaging and Behavior

Worksheet - In Vivo Imaging and Behavior Tips