Peter Kner Lab

Dr. Kner joined the University of Georgia (UGA) in January 2009, coming from the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). At UCSF, Dr. Kner pioneered the development of advanced microscopy systems, harnessing cutting-edge technologies to enhance nanoscale imaging in both biomedicine and engineering. Notably, he collaborated with Mats Gustafsson, a luminary in high-resolution microscopy, to construct the first structured illumination microscope (SIM) capable of imaging live cells. Now at UGA, while imparting knowledge and guiding students, Dr. Kner is at the forefront of innovating a novel microscope. This device aims to integrate multiple techniques to detect and rectify optical aberrations, optimizing in vivo fluorescence imaging.