Garner lab will be exhibiting on Feb. 27th at KTU!

The Garner lab is known for its innovative biomedical and computational research – Dr. Harold “Skip” Garner holds several patents and continues to advance the field of optics and microscopy by finding new ways to diagnose and treat common illnesses, such as cancer. The Garner lab exhibit will show off its newest microscope – the Evos XL (manufactured by AMG), which is the first of its kind. This microscope is unique, because the interface is entirely by monitor – so no binoculars to look through! Using this microscope, children will view the many tiny, bizarre animals that are found in pond water. While the Evos XL is an example of the incredible advancements in microscopy and increasingly cool and complex devices that are now available, the basic concept of microscopy is still simple – in fact, you can make your very own microscope using a matchbox, clear plastic, and petroleum jelly. Children will make their own microscopes at this Garner exhibit – view a variety of things using both the new Garner lab microscope and their own custom microscopes. They can take their little microscopes home to look at other things – and with a little imagination, they can transform common, boring household items into cool, alien worlds not easily visible by the naked eye.