Confocal manager/trainee position

[sabarinath radhakrishnan]

Hello All,
 
I have been recently laid of as confocal manager sue to insufficient funds. I am interested to know if any one can suggest an opportunity in the US. I am interested in the scientific imaging and would like to pursue training on confocal and image analysis software. I have been working for around 16 months at Post Doctoral Fellow level  the Knudsen lab, Molecular Diagnostics Program in the Division of Public Health Sciences; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle.
 
My work is has been in the area of molecular pathology, signaling pathway and biomarkers that are related to the prevention, treatment, and prognostication of ovarian and prostate cancer. The research is centered on analyzing the expression of the HGF/c-MET and activation of two downstream signaling pathways (PI3K/AKT and MAPK) in ovarian cancer tissues and cell lines that are complex, context dependent and include cross talks with other signaling pathways. Apart from the ovarian cancer project, I had an opportunity to analyze immunohistochemistry, western blot and tissue micro array of breast cancer and tissue blocks & histopathology slides of prostate.  
 
I received my graduation in medicine (MD) and Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine from India and worked as a resident in India, Africa and the UK. My passion for pathology and the study of molecular mechanisms underlying pathogenesis has now intensified, in part, due to my involvement in research at the Fred Hutch and I look forward more avenues and unique opportunities to further enhance my research experience towards becoming a board certified pathologist. I've put emphasis on research experience because I believe it is one of the foremost assets, combined with other factors for a candidate applying for pathology residency. I have forthcoming publications and appreciable experience in presentation and manipulating sets of data along with excellent organizational skills
 
With around 1-2  years of my time until the next pathology residency match, I hope to gain experience on confocal.  I am very confident that my passion for molecular pathology combined with research & clinical background would help me contribute to the core. I am also currently doing freelance medical illustration and have created models of scaffold chambers, flowcharts and pathways using graphic software.
 
Can you suggest any possible options?  Thank you for your consideration.
 
Please suggest.
 
Thank you
 
Best,
 
Radha

[Pierre Nourdine Bouchelouche]

I have a position for you in Copenhagen Denmark

best reagrds

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Emne: Confocal manager/trainee position

Hello All,
 
I have been recently laid of as confocal manager sue to insufficient funds. I am interested to know if any one can suggest an opportunity in the US. I am interested in the scientific imaging and would like to pursue training on confocal and image analysis software. I have been working for around 16 months at Post Doctoral Fellow level  the Knudsen lab, Molecular Diagnostics Program in the Division of Public Health Sciences; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle.
 
My work is has been in the area of molecular pathology, signaling pathway and biomarkers that are related to the prevention, treatment, and prognostication of ovarian and prostate cancer. The research is centered on analyzing the expression of the HGF/c-MET and activation of two downstream signaling pathways (PI3K/AKT and MAPK) in ovarian cancer tissues and cell lines that are complex, context dependent and include cross talks with other signaling pathways. Apart from the ovarian cancer project, I had an opportunity to analyze immunohistochemistry, western blot and tissue micro array of breast cancer and tissue blocks & histopathology slides of prostate.  
 
I received my graduation in medicine (MD) and Post Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine from India and worked as a resident in India, Africa and the UK. My passion for pathology and the study of molecular mechanisms underlying pathogenesis has now intensified, in part, due to my involvement in research at the Fred Hutch and I look forward more avenues and unique opportunities to further enhance my research experience towards becoming a board certified pathologist. I've put emphasis on research experience because I believe it is one of the foremost assets, combined with other factors for a candidate applying for pathology residency. I have forthcoming publications and appreciable experience in presentation and manipulating sets of data along with excellent organizational skills
 
With around 1-2  years of my time until the next pathology residency match, I hope to gain experience on confocal.  I am very confident that my passion for molecular pathology combined with research & clinical background would help me contribute to the core. I am also currently doing freelance medical illustration and have created models of scaffold chambers, flowcharts and pathways using graphic software.
 
Can you suggest any possible options?  Thank you for your consideration.
 
Please suggest.
 
Thank you
 
Best,
 
Radha

[B. Prabhakar Pandian]

Hello Everybody,
                             Can somebody advise me on the use of the
LCD TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space
and are planning on mounting
a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure
about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically high
end monitor. Since monitors of those
sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option


Thanks,

-Prabhakar

[Chris Tully]

Prabhakar,

I have never looked at using LCD TVs as computer monitors.  However, I have been using LCD computer monitors (same technology, but different inputs and probably finer resolution) for years.  They now have as good as or better resolution than a comparably sized CRT.  Also, the newer wide format screens are a better fit for most digital images from microscopes.

Chris

Chris Tully
Microscopy and Image Analysis Expert
[hidden email]
240-888-1021
http://www.linkedin.com/in/christully

On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 11:49 AM, B. Prabhakar Pandian <[hidden email]> wrote:

Hello Everybody,
                           Can somebody advise me on the use of the LCD TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space and are planning on mounting
a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically high end monitor. Since monitors of those
sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option


Thanks,

-Prabhakar

[Goodhouse, Joseph G.]

Just mount the flat screen LCD monitor on the wall.

Joe Goodhouse
Confocal Core Lab Manager
Dept. of Molecular Biology
Princeton University
Washington Road
Princeton, NJ. 08544-1014
609-258-5432
Visit us at http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/facility/confocal/

-----Original Message-----
From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]
On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:49 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis

Hello Everybody,
                             Can somebody advise me on the use of the
LCD TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space
and are planning on mounting
a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure
about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically high
end monitor. Since monitors of those
sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option


Thanks,

-Prabhakar

[Tina Carvalho]

I think the last line of his original message means that the TVs are 3 - 4
times CHEAPER than computer monitors. I think. So he wants to use a TV to
save money, not just for the mounting hardware.

Aloha,
Tina

> Just mount the flat screen LCD monitor on the wall.
>
> Joe Goodhouse
> Confocal Core Lab Manager
> Dept. of Molecular Biology
> Princeton University
> Washington Road
> Princeton, NJ. 08544-1014
> 609-258-5432
> Visit us at http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/facility/confocal/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]
> On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:49 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>
> Hello Everybody,
>                              Can somebody advise me on the use of the
> LCD TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space
> and are planning on mounting
> a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure
> about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically high
> end monitor. Since monitors of those
> sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Prabhakar
>

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* Biological Electron Microscope Facility * [phone]                 *
* University of Hawaii at Manoa           * http://www.pbrc.hawaii.edu/bemf* 
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[cromey]

The HDTV 1080p standard is 1920x1080 pixels, it doesn't matter if the TV is
30 inches in size or 50 inches, that's it.  Large LCD monitors may have more
pixels, but will you (realistically) use them?

I've seen vendors use HDTVs for demos so that everyone in the room can see
what's happening.  That doesn't mean they are optimal, it does mean that
they are probably less expensive than a comparably sized LCD monitor and
easier to replace if they are damaged in shipping.

My $0.02 worth.
Doug

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Douglas W. Cromey, M.S. - Assistant Scientific Investigator
Dept. of Cell Biology & Anatomy, University of Arizona
1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ  85724-5044 USA

office:  AHSC 4212         email: [hidden email]
voice:  520-626-2824       fax:  [phone]

http://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/exppath/
Home of: "Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW"


-----Original Message-----
From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On
Behalf Of Goodhouse, Joseph G.
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:40 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis

Just mount the flat screen LCD monitor on the wall.

Joe Goodhouse
Confocal Core Lab Manager
Dept. of Molecular Biology
Princeton University
Washington Road
Princeton, NJ. 08544-1014
609-258-5432
Visit us at http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/facility/confocal/

-----Original Message-----
From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]
On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:49 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis

Hello Everybody,
                             Can somebody advise me on the use of the
LCD TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space
and are planning on mounting
a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure
about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically high
end monitor. Since monitors of those
sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option


Thanks,

-Prabhakar

[B. Prabhakar Pandian]

I guess I should have added a little bit more specifics. Tina is right
in that I am looking at the LCD TVs as they are cheaper than the
corresponding LCD monitor.

The main issue I am concerned about is whether the contrast ratio of
these TVs are comparable of the LCD monitors for fluorescent images as
we do a lot of analysis
using fluorescence. I don't want to end up in a situation where I am
losing information due to the LCD TVs.

Thanks,

-Prabhakar

[hidden email] wrote:

> The HDTV 1080p standard is 1920x1080 pixels, it doesn't matter if the TV is
> 30 inches in size or 50 inches, that's it.  Large LCD monitors may have more
> pixels, but will you (realistically) use them?
>
> I've seen vendors use HDTVs for demos so that everyone in the room can see
> what's happening.  That doesn't mean they are optimal, it does mean that
> they are probably less expensive than a comparably sized LCD monitor and
> easier to replace if they are damaged in shipping.
>
> My $0.02 worth.
> Doug
>
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> Douglas W. Cromey, M.S. - Assistant Scientific Investigator
> Dept. of Cell Biology & Anatomy, University of Arizona
> 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ  85724-5044 USA
>
> office:  AHSC 4212         email: [hidden email]
> voice:  520-626-2824       fax:  [phone]
>
> http://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/exppath/
> Home of: "Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On
> Behalf Of Goodhouse, Joseph G.
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:40 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>
> Just mount the flat screen LCD monitor on the wall.
>
> Joe Goodhouse
> Confocal Core Lab Manager
> Dept. of Molecular Biology
> Princeton University
> Washington Road
> Princeton, NJ. 08544-1014
> 609-258-5432
> Visit us at http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/facility/confocal/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]
> On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:49 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>
> Hello Everybody,
>                              Can somebody advise me on the use of the
> LCD TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space
> and are planning on mounting
> a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure
> about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically high
> end monitor. Since monitors of those
> sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Prabhakar
>
>
>  

--

---------------------------------------------------------
B. Prabhakar Pandian
Manager, Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering
Director, Bioengineering Lab Core
CFD Research Corporation
601 Genome Way, Suite 2301
Huntsville, AL 35806
Ph: 256-327-0665
Fax: [phone]
Web:www.cfdrc.com



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[Lloyd Donaldson]

Some LCD TVs have USB ports and can play slideshows of images from a USB memory stick. I suggest you put some of your images on a stick and take it to the retailer for a demo. I have heard that some LCD TVs are better at showing dim parts of the image, this might be relevant for fluorescence images. Overall though I think LCD screens are very contrasty (both PC & TV) compared to the older CRT.


Dr Lloyd Donaldson
Senior Scientist
Scion - Next Generation Biomaterials
49 Sala St. Rotorua
Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046
NEW ZEALAND
Ph: 64 7 343 5581
Fx: 64 7 343 5507
www.scionresearch.com



-----Original Message-----
From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
Sent: Thursday, 7 January 2010 8:39 a.m.
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis

I guess I should have added a little bit more specifics. Tina is right
in that I am looking at the LCD TVs as they are cheaper than the
corresponding LCD monitor.

The main issue I am concerned about is whether the contrast ratio of
these TVs are comparable of the LCD monitors for fluorescent images as
we do a lot of analysis
using fluorescence. I don't want to end up in a situation where I am
losing information due to the LCD TVs.

Thanks,

-Prabhakar

[hidden email] wrote:

> The HDTV 1080p standard is 1920x1080 pixels, it doesn't matter if the TV is
> 30 inches in size or 50 inches, that's it.  Large LCD monitors may have more
> pixels, but will you (realistically) use them?
>
> I've seen vendors use HDTVs for demos so that everyone in the room can see
> what's happening.  That doesn't mean they are optimal, it does mean that
> they are probably less expensive than a comparably sized LCD monitor and
> easier to replace if they are damaged in shipping.
>
> My $0.02 worth.
> Doug
>
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> Douglas W. Cromey, M.S. - Assistant Scientific Investigator
> Dept. of Cell Biology & Anatomy, University of Arizona
> 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ  85724-5044 USA
>
> office:  AHSC 4212         email: [hidden email]
> voice:  520-626-2824       fax:  [phone]
>
> http://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/exppath/
> Home of: "Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On
> Behalf Of Goodhouse, Joseph G.
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:40 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>
> Just mount the flat screen LCD monitor on the wall.
>
> Joe Goodhouse
> Confocal Core Lab Manager
> Dept. of Molecular Biology
> Princeton University
> Washington Road
> Princeton, NJ. 08544-1014
> 609-258-5432
> Visit us at http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/facility/confocal/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]
> On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:49 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>
> Hello Everybody,
>                              Can somebody advise me on the use of the
> LCD TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space
> and are planning on mounting
> a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure
> about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically high
> end monitor. Since monitors of those
> sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Prabhakar
>
>
>

--

---------------------------------------------------------
B. Prabhakar Pandian
Manager, Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering
Director, Bioengineering Lab Core
CFD Research Corporation
601 Genome Way, Suite 2301
Huntsville, AL 35806
Ph: 256-327-0665
Fax: [phone]
Web:www.cfdrc.com



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[leoncio vergara]

Are there any standard images that could be used to do the comparison in a somehow more objective way? May be you could generate some gray and color scale patterns.

-----Original Message-----
From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Lloyd Donaldson
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 1:51 PM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis

Some LCD TVs have USB ports and can play slideshows of images from a USB memory stick. I suggest you put some of your images on a stick and take it to the retailer for a demo. I have heard that some LCD TVs are better at showing dim parts of the image, this might be relevant for fluorescence images. Overall though I think LCD screens are very contrasty (both PC & TV) compared to the older CRT.


Dr Lloyd Donaldson
Senior Scientist
Scion - Next Generation Biomaterials
49 Sala St. Rotorua
Private Bag 3020, Rotorua 3046
NEW ZEALAND
Ph: 64 7 343 5581
Fx: 64 7 343 5507
www.scionresearch.com



-----Original Message-----
From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
Sent: Thursday, 7 January 2010 8:39 a.m.
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis

I guess I should have added a little bit more specifics. Tina is right in that I am looking at the LCD TVs as they are cheaper than the corresponding LCD monitor.

The main issue I am concerned about is whether the contrast ratio of these TVs are comparable of the LCD monitors for fluorescent images as we do a lot of analysis using fluorescence. I don't want to end up in a situation where I am losing information due to the LCD TVs.

Thanks,

-Prabhakar

[hidden email] wrote:

> The HDTV 1080p standard is 1920x1080 pixels, it doesn't matter if the
> TV is 30 inches in size or 50 inches, that's it.  Large LCD monitors
> may have more pixels, but will you (realistically) use them?
>
> I've seen vendors use HDTVs for demos so that everyone in the room can
> see what's happening.  That doesn't mean they are optimal, it does
> mean that they are probably less expensive than a comparably sized LCD
> monitor and easier to replace if they are damaged in shipping.
>
> My $0.02 worth.
> Doug
>
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> Douglas W. Cromey, M.S. - Assistant Scientific Investigator Dept. of
> Cell Biology & Anatomy, University of Arizona
> 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ  85724-5044 USA
>
> office:  AHSC 4212         email: [hidden email]
> voice:  520-626-2824       fax:  [phone]
>
> http://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/exppath/
> Home of: "Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Confocal Microscopy List
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Goodhouse, Joseph G.
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:40 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>
> Just mount the flat screen LCD monitor on the wall.
>
> Joe Goodhouse
> Confocal Core Lab Manager
> Dept. of Molecular Biology
> Princeton University
> Washington Road
> Princeton, NJ. 08544-1014
> 609-258-5432
> Visit us at http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/facility/confocal/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Confocal Microscopy List
> [mailto:[hidden email]]
> On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:49 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>
> Hello Everybody,
>                              Can somebody advise me on the use of the
> LCD TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table
> space and are planning on mounting a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind
> our microscope. But  I am not sure about the loss in resolution,
> contrast etc compared to a typically high end monitor. Since monitors
> of those sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Prabhakar
>
>
>

--

---------------------------------------------------------
B. Prabhakar Pandian
Manager, Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering Director, Bioengineering Lab Core CFD Research Corporation
601 Genome Way, Suite 2301
Huntsville, AL 35806
Ph: 256-327-0665
Fax: [phone]
Web:www.cfdrc.com



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[Boswell, Carl A - (cboswell)]

I would only add that the analysis is done by computer, which "sees" all the
data, regardless of the display.  If one is concentrationg on dim samples,
then rescaling the display will help the user find things, but again, the
analysis program is doing the final extraction of numbers.  Would the
resolution of either option hinder visualization, since the image is usually
so much bigger than the field of view?

C

Carl A. Boswell, Ph.D.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of Arizona
520-954-7053
FAX [phone]
----- Original Message -----
From: "B. Prabhakar Pandian" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis

>I guess I should have added a little bit more specifics. Tina is right in
>that I am looking at the LCD TVs as they are cheaper than the corresponding
>LCD monitor.
>
> The main issue I am concerned about is whether the contrast ratio of these
> TVs are comparable of the LCD monitors for fluorescent images as we do a
> lot of analysis
> using fluorescence. I don't want to end up in a situation where I am
> losing information due to the LCD TVs.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Prabhakar
>
> [hidden email] wrote:
>> The HDTV 1080p standard is 1920x1080 pixels, it doesn't matter if the TV
>> is
>> 30 inches in size or 50 inches, that's it.  Large LCD monitors may have
>> more
>> pixels, but will you (realistically) use them?
>>
>> I've seen vendors use HDTVs for demos so that everyone in the room can
>> see
>> what's happening.  That doesn't mean they are optimal, it does mean that
>> they are probably less expensive than a comparably sized LCD monitor and
>> easier to replace if they are damaged in shipping.
>>
>> My $0.02 worth.
>> Doug
>>
>> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>> Douglas W. Cromey, M.S. - Assistant Scientific Investigator
>> Dept. of Cell Biology & Anatomy, University of Arizona
>> 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ  85724-5044 USA
>>
>> office:  AHSC 4212         email: [hidden email]
>> voice:  520-626-2824       fax:  [phone]
>>
>> http://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/exppath/
>> Home of: "Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW"
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Goodhouse, Joseph G.
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:40 AM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>>
>> Just mount the flat screen LCD monitor on the wall.
>>
>> Joe Goodhouse Confocal Core Lab Manager Dept. of Molecular Biology
>> Princeton University
>> Washington Road
>> Princeton, NJ. 08544-1014
>> 609-258-5432 Visit us at
>> http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/facility/confocal/
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]
>> On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:49 AM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>>
>> Hello Everybody,
>>                              Can somebody advise me on the use of the LCD
>> TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space and
>> are planning on mounting
>> a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure
>> about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically high
>> end monitor. Since monitors of those
>> sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> -Prabhakar
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> B. Prabhakar Pandian
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> Director, Bioengineering Lab Core
> CFD Research Corporation
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[Cameron Nowell]

One other thing that may be worth considering too is heat. As your
screen gets bigger it is going to output a lot more heat. LCD TVs aren't
as bad as plasma but they still throw out a fair bit.

Also i have used my 42" 1080p LCD TV in the past to demo MetaMoprh and
it has worked brilliantly. All modern LCD TVs will have all the inputs
you need to easily connect a PC to them.


Cheers

Cam


Cameron J. Nowell
Microscopy Manager
Centre for Advanced Microscopy
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
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Victoria, 3050
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-----Original Message-----
From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]
On Behalf Of Carl Boswell
Sent: Thursday, 7 January 2010 7:18 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis

I would only add that the analysis is done by computer, which "sees" all
the
data, regardless of the display.  If one is concentrationg on dim
samples,
then rescaling the display will help the user find things, but again,
the
analysis program is doing the final extraction of numbers.  Would the
resolution of either option hinder visualization, since the image is
usually
so much bigger than the field of view?

C

Carl A. Boswell, Ph.D.
Molecular and Cellular Biology
University of Arizona
520-954-7053
FAX [phone]
----- Original Message -----
From: "B. Prabhakar Pandian" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis


>I guess I should have added a little bit more specifics. Tina is right
in
>that I am looking at the LCD TVs as they are cheaper than the
corresponding
>LCD monitor.
>
> The main issue I am concerned about is whether the contrast ratio of
these
> TVs are comparable of the LCD monitors for fluorescent images as we do
a

> lot of analysis
> using fluorescence. I don't want to end up in a situation where I am
> losing information due to the LCD TVs.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Prabhakar
>
> [hidden email] wrote:
>> The HDTV 1080p standard is 1920x1080 pixels, it doesn't matter if the

TV
>> is
>> 30 inches in size or 50 inches, that's it.  Large LCD monitors may
have
>> more
>> pixels, but will you (realistically) use them?
>>
>> I've seen vendors use HDTVs for demos so that everyone in the room
can
>> see
>> what's happening.  That doesn't mean they are optimal, it does mean
that
>> they are probably less expensive than a comparably sized LCD monitor
and

>> easier to replace if they are damaged in shipping.
>>
>> My $0.02 worth.
>> Doug
>>
>> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>> Douglas W. Cromey, M.S. - Assistant Scientific Investigator
>> Dept. of Cell Biology & Anatomy, University of Arizona
>> 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ  85724-5044 USA
>>
>> office:  AHSC 4212         email: [hidden email]
>> voice:  520-626-2824       fax:  [phone]
>>
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>> Home of: "Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW"
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Confocal Microscopy List

[mailto:[hidden email]]

>> On
>> Behalf Of Goodhouse, Joseph G.
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:40 AM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>>
>> Just mount the flat screen LCD monitor on the wall.
>>
>> Joe Goodhouse Confocal Core Lab Manager Dept. of Molecular Biology
>> Princeton University
>> Washington Road
>> Princeton, NJ. 08544-1014
>> 609-258-5432 Visit us at
>> http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/facility/confocal/
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Confocal Microscopy List

[mailto:[hidden email]]
>> On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:49 AM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>>
>> Hello Everybody,
>>                              Can somebody advise me on the use of the
LCD
>> TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space
and
>> are planning on mounting
>> a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure

>> about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically
high

>> end monitor. Since monitors of those
>> sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> -Prabhakar
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------
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> Manager, Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering
> Director, Bioengineering Lab Core
> CFD Research Corporation
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> Huntsville, AL 35806
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> Fax: [phone]
> Web:www.cfdrc.com
>
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[Craig Brideau]

With a TV, expect a dimmer display and much less resolution.  TVs are
meant to be watched from at least 2 meters away, so if you are trying
to use one as a monitor it will look terrible up close.
As a compromise, I would recommend buying a pair of smaller LCD
monitors and twinviewing them so they act as a single monitor.  You
can get 24 and 26" LCD monitors now for only a few hundred dollars
with spectacular contrast and most importantly, resolution.
We have an imaging workstation that uses a single high-end monitor,
the Samsung 305T which is well worth the money if you can scrape
together the ~$1100 USD it costs.  Considering this is the same price
as some of the better TVs, you might want to save yourself a headache
(literally) and get the 305T.  It's a slightly older design, so it is
reasonably priced for its features at this point.
Cameron's comment on heat is also very relevant.  Monitors tend to put
out less heat.  A large TV will put out a lot more.

Craig (no commercial interest)




On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Cameron Nowell
<[hidden email]> wrote:

> One other thing that may be worth considering too is heat. As your
> screen gets bigger it is going to output a lot more heat. LCD TVs aren't
> as bad as plasma but they still throw out a fair bit.
>
> Also i have used my 42" 1080p LCD TV in the past to demo MetaMoprh and
> it has worked brilliantly. All modern LCD TVs will have all the inputs
> you need to easily connect a PC to them.
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Cam
>
>
> Cameron J. Nowell
> Microscopy Manager
> Centre for Advanced Microscopy
> Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
> PO Box 2008
> Royal Melbourne Hospital
> Victoria, 3050
> AUSTRALIA
> Office: [phone]
> Mobile: [phone]
> Fax: [phone]
> Facility Website
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]]
> On Behalf Of Carl Boswell
> Sent: Thursday, 7 January 2010 7:18 AM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>
> I would only add that the analysis is done by computer, which "sees" all
> the
> data, regardless of the display.  If one is concentrationg on dim
> samples,
> then rescaling the display will help the user find things, but again,
> the
> analysis program is doing the final extraction of numbers.  Would the
> resolution of either option hinder visualization, since the image is
> usually
> so much bigger than the field of view?
>
> C
>
> Carl A. Boswell, Ph.D.
> Molecular and Cellular Biology
> University of Arizona
> 520-954-7053
> FAX [phone]
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "B. Prabhakar Pandian" <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 12:38 PM
> Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>
>
>>I guess I should have added a little bit more specifics. Tina is right
> in
>>that I am looking at the LCD TVs as they are cheaper than the
> corresponding
>>LCD monitor.
>>
>> The main issue I am concerned about is whether the contrast ratio of
> these
>> TVs are comparable of the LCD monitors for fluorescent images as we do
> a
>> lot of analysis
>> using fluorescence. I don't want to end up in a situation where I am
>> losing information due to the LCD TVs.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> -Prabhakar
>>
>> [hidden email] wrote:
>>> The HDTV 1080p standard is 1920x1080 pixels, it doesn't matter if the
> TV
>>> is
>>> 30 inches in size or 50 inches, that's it.  Large LCD monitors may
> have
>>> more
>>> pixels, but will you (realistically) use them?
>>>
>>> I've seen vendors use HDTVs for demos so that everyone in the room
> can
>>> see
>>> what's happening.  That doesn't mean they are optimal, it does mean
> that
>>> they are probably less expensive than a comparably sized LCD monitor
> and
>>> easier to replace if they are damaged in shipping.
>>>
>>> My $0.02 worth.
>>> Doug
>>>
>>> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>>> Douglas W. Cromey, M.S. - Assistant Scientific Investigator
>>> Dept. of Cell Biology & Anatomy, University of Arizona
>>> 1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ  85724-5044 USA
>>>
>>> office:  AHSC 4212         email: [hidden email]
>>> voice:  520-626-2824       fax:  [phone]
>>>
>>> http://swehsc.pharmacy.arizona.edu/exppath/
>>> Home of: "Microscopy and Imaging Resources on the WWW"
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Confocal Microscopy List
> [mailto:[hidden email]]
>>> On
>>> Behalf Of Goodhouse, Joseph G.
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:40 AM
>>> To: [hidden email]
>>> Subject: Re: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>>>
>>> Just mount the flat screen LCD monitor on the wall.
>>>
>>> Joe Goodhouse Confocal Core Lab Manager Dept. of Molecular Biology
>>> Princeton University
>>> Washington Road
>>> Princeton, NJ. 08544-1014
>>> 609-258-5432 Visit us at
>>> http://www.molbio1.princeton.edu/facility/confocal/
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Confocal Microscopy List
> [mailto:[hidden email]]
>>> On Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 11:49 AM
>>> To: [hidden email]
>>> Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis
>>>
>>> Hello Everybody,
>>>                              Can somebody advise me on the use of the
> LCD
>>> TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space
> and
>>> are planning on mounting
>>> a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure
>
>>> about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically
> high
>>> end monitor. Since monitors of those
>>> sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> -Prabhakar
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> ---------------------------------------------------------
>> B. Prabhakar Pandian
>> Manager, Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering
>> Director, Bioengineering Lab Core
>> CFD Research Corporation
>> 601 Genome Way, Suite 2301
>> Huntsville, AL 35806
>> Ph: 256-327-0665
>> Fax: [phone]
>> Web:www.cfdrc.com
>>
>>
>>
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[Nicolas Dross]

Dear Prabhakar,

I wouldn't use a TV as monitor. Besides of resolution, they are other
important aspects to consider:
- It is admitted that a brightness of 120 cd/m2 is optimal for a monitor: I
really doubt that a TV would let you go such low, in fact many cheap
monitors won't allow this. If you plan to use it in a dark room, you will
possibly need to go further down with the contrast to not stress your eyes.
- I think the dynamic range of a flat TV is far less than the one of a good
LCD monitor
- think about the connectivity: on most flat TV you will get a HDMI or
composite video / S-Video input: has your video card such possibilities? I'm
not sure about DVI input on flat TV...
- the color rendition may or may not be a problem, depending on your use...

As someone told before, if you can't afford a good 32-36' monitor, you
should consider the option of using 2x 22' as these are way cheaper.

Just my $0.02...

Nico


________________________
Nicolas Dross
Nikon Imaging Center
Bioquant BQ 0004
Im Neuenheimer Feld 267
D-69120 Heidelberg


-----Original Message-----
From: Confocal Microscopy List [mailto:[hidden email]] On
Behalf Of B. Prabhakar Pandian
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 17:49
To: [hidden email]
Subject: TVs as monitor for Image Analysis

Hello Everybody,
                             Can somebody advise me on the use of the
LCD TVs to be used as a  monitor. We basically are short of table space
and are planning on mounting
a 32-36" LCD TV on the wall behind our microscope. But  I am not sure
about the loss in resolution, contrast etc compared to a typically high
end monitor. Since monitors of those
sizes are 3X-4X times the TV, we are looking at this option


Thanks,

-Prabhakar