Author

Oscar Zavala

Oscar Zavala directs a university imaging and cytometry facility in Athens, Georgia. He oversees shared confocal and cryo-electron microscopes, schedules instrument time for research teams across campus, and trains graduate students on sample preparation and optical alignment. Zavala received a doctorate in biophysics following an undergraduate degree in bioengineering, having spent years managing institutional laser systems. He also contributes articles to Biology Insights.

Fourier Shell Correlation: Measuring 3D Map Resolution
What Is a STED Microscope and How Does It Work?
What Is the Z-Factor and How Is It Calculated?
Two-Photon Microscopy: How It Works and Its Applications
What Is Single Particle Tracking and How Does It Work?
What Is SIM Imaging and How Does It Work?
What Is Optical Sectioning and How Does It Work?
What Is a Vitrobot and How Does It Work?
What Is an Antibody Microscope & How Does It Work?
Light Sheet Microscopy vs. Confocal: Which Is Better?
What Is Nano Imaging and How Does It Work?