So fun! I've been trying to figure out a way to explain this as an important part of cores - something about the breadth of samples and being available for one-off experiments on different sample types. It's very important!

We can't wait to continue working with all our CISR researchers in 2026! Happy Holidays! 9/9

Current CISR microscopes range from brand new to 18 years old! The average age is 8 years old. 8/9

And we held our 2nd annual "Life Is Beautiful" Image Contest! There were 27 submissions representing 7 CISR microscopes. (All images in this post are 2025 submissions.) 7/9

Which departments had the most CISR hours? 6/9

Which labs were obsessed with EM this year? 5/9

Which labs did we see in the CISR most often? 4/9

CISR staff were busy with microscope trainings! 3/9

Looks like the usual suspects for Most Popular Microscopes. 2/9

Mishap with lightsheet, cleared tissue, and GLUE.

Amy Engevik (Image of Distinction). Amy has her own lab now, but we claim her as a former CISR user and Vanderbilt postdoc! @amyengevik.bsky.social

Zach Sanchez (20th) @ento-sanchez.bsky.social

Dylan Burnette (10th) @mag2art.bsky.social