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I am currently based near Brighton (UK), where I spend most of
my time. I work as a microbiology lecturer at the School of Applied
Sciences, University of Brighton, and most of my previous published
research was about the diversity and characteristics of microorganisms,
particularly fungi and microorganisms of medical importance. My scientific
background and work contacts can be found in the university’s webpage HERE.
Before or while working at University of Brighton, I have also
worked as researcher and lecturer in the microbiology field at the
Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in Lisbon, the Faculty of
Sciences and Technology of New University of Lisbon, and the National
Institute for Agrarian and Veterinary Research, in Portugal. I guess that
this background can explain why I like microscopes!
Most of the microscopes and other instruments in this collection
are currently stored at my house in Brighton, and some are in Oeiras, near Lisbon (Portugal). However, sometime in
the future, it is my aim to make all these instruments available somewhere,
in a small exhibition, open to anyone who likes microscopes and microscopy.
Until this happens, occasionally, I organise outreach events, including
seminars and small exhibitions about the history of microscopy where some
of these instruments are displayed. Many of these instruments will also
require some restoration in the future.
Please get in touch if you share the same interest for antique
microscopes and other scientific instruments. Contact me also if you have
any antique microscopes for selling or donating (and, eventually, other
interesting scientific instruments related with optics). And of course, any
instruments kindly donated to this collection will be properly credited in
any exhibitions or other events organised in the future (see also the Donated instruments link).
Recently, I also started an online discussion forum, where
anyone interested in antique microscopes can share information and discuss
any topics related with these amazing instruments.
A
version of this webpage in Portuguese is available on www.museudomicroscopio.eu
Joao Inacio Silva
Email (professional): j.inacio@brighton.ac.uk
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