Holly L. Aaron, M.S.
251 Weill Hall (Life Sciences Addition) #2751
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-2751
office 510.642.2901
Holly has been guiding the MIC since its inception in 2001, expanding it from an initial two instruments to nearly 20 today. She enjoys learning about exciting new technology and customizing instruments to meet the unique research demands at UC Berkeley. She is still actively involved in training new and experienced users. Prior to the MIC, she worked in the research core at Genentech (South San Francisco) and in the lab of neuroscientist Carla Shatz (at UC Berkeley). Studying biomedical engineering and electrical engineering, she received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California, and graduate degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Outside of the lab, she enjoys hiking, biking, snowboarding, and island hopping.
Microscopy Research Associate IIIFeather Ives, M.S. Email
Weill Hall (previously Life Sciences Addition) Room 251
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-2751
Lab: 510.643.8069
Feather handles all things slide-scanner at the MIC, as well as the bulk of the training on the laser scanning confocal instruments and the lightsheets. She is currently working on some educational material for learning FIJI and image processing. Feather received her Master’s degree in Public Health from University of Nevada, Reno. Feather is also the Co-Director of Biosciences for Merritt College and Program Director for the Histotechnician certificate. She is in charge of the internship program at the MIC and enjoys all things microscopy and public health related.
Luis Alvarez
Weill Hall (previously Life Sciences Addition) Room 251
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-2751
Lab: 510.643.8069
Luis is the latest addition to the team following an internship with the MIC beginning in August 2022. He handles training users on the laser scanning confocal microscopes and is eager to learn all things Microscopy. Luis earned his Bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Davis as well as an optical microscopy certificate from Merritt College. Outside of the lab he enjoys spending time with his wife Ana, along with family and friends. They enjoy nature hikes, attending sporting events, and traveling to new destinations.
Microscopy Project ScientistAnita M. Flynn, PhD, Email
Weill Hall (previously Life Sciences Addition) Room 251
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-2751
Lab: 510.643.8069
Anita is a part-time Project Scientist, helping out the MIC with documentation, training, and trouble-shooting. She splits her time at the MIC with time at the Magnetic Resonance Imager and time designing circuits. She received her doctoral degree in physics from M.I.T. and enjoys learning new things, applying her knowledge of physics to new areas, and creating detailed documentation for future users.
Claire Liang
Alina Choi
Evan Juan
Jen-yi Lee
Mo Kaze
Ana Robles
Jeff Li
Brandon Azali
Sam Coleman
Sophie Blanc
Ariel Kent
Priscilla Ng
Cliff Ng
Stella Breslin
Esther Kim
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