About

OUR MISSION

At the Sanderson Center for Optical Experimentation, our mission is to advance scientific discovery and innovation through cutting-edge light microscopy and spatial transcriptomics. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive access, expert support, and hands-on training for a diverse array of microscopes and imaging technologies. Our commitment to education and collaboration empowers researchers in the Worcester area and beyond to achieve excellence in their scientific endeavors, fostering a community of knowledge, innovation, and shared success.

EDUCATION

We are dedicated to advancing the field of microscopy and spatial transcriptomics through comprehensive education and training programs. Our commitment to education extends to both students and researchers, fostering a collaborative environment. We offer researchers the resources, training, and access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to pursue cutting-edge research in optical experimentation. Our core facility supports a wide range of research projects, from planning to publishing. We encourage collaboration between students and scientists, both within the UMass Chan Medical School  and with external partners. We are passionate about micrscopy education and supporting groundbreaking research.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to innovation, excellence and well-being. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or socioeconomic status. We actively work to eliminate barriers and ensure that our policies and practices promote fairness and equity. We want everyone to feel welcome and safe to pursue their research at the Sanderson Center for Optical Experimentation. 

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

UMass Chan Medical School acknowledges that its campus is located on lands that were once part of the original homeland of the Nipmuc people. We denounce the violence that stripped these original stewards of lands that were their ancestral home and denied their descendants the opportunity for an authentic connection to it. In making this acknowledgement, we announce our intention to listen to and follow the lead of our Indigenous neighbors and work together to create new legacies of equity and respect.