The aim of the Centre for Advanced Microscopy is to boost scientific research where light microscopy plays a central role.

The CAM is one of the facilities of the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS) and operates directly under the section Molecular Cytology, headed by prof. dr T.W.J. Gadella. The staff of CAM has the expertise, skills and experience to give professional support and coaching to research groups within and outside SILS. CAM has a complete range of microscopes, image analysis and data storage equipment to facilitate scientific research. CAM translates biological problems into microscopical solutions.

In addition to scientific collaborations with other research groups, CAM works on the development of novel microscopic techniques that are essential for new biological research. New microscopic techniques are being developed in close collaboration with commercial companies.