title: Introduction to the novel techniques in microscopy feature issue.
abstract: The editors introduce the feature issue on "Novel Techniques in Microscopy," which was the topic of a symposium held on April 12-15, 2015, in Vancouver, BC. This symposium was part of the Optics in the Life Sciences Congress.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
authors.forename: Eric O
authors.initials: EO
authors.lastname: Potma
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Campagnola
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