Frequently Asked Questions about Research Imaging

so big?
missing images?
misplacing images?

Can I get a Harvard Medical School logo?

Can I speak with someone about my imaging questions?

How do I make a poster?

Find a recipe that will help you build a poster; download a variety of poster templates and connect with a poster printing service bureau by visiting the Research Imaging Solutions workshop and seminar handout page.

How do I make a scientific figure?

Find a recipe that will help you build scientific figure; download a variety of poster templates and connect with a poster printing service bureau by visiting the Research Imaging Solutions workshop and seminar handout page.

How do I create an EPS, PDF, TIFF or JPG file from my figures?

Check out these easy instructions: File Format Output Options: PDFs, EPSs, TIFFs and JPGs

What do I need to know to minimize problems when working with files that contain images?

Download the Imaging Essentials guide. It explains what raster and vector images are, provides charts for determining resolution, color mode and file type and shows how to resize images for figures.

Is there a document that can tell me how to make figures that don't have problems?

Creating Figures guide is the quick-n-dirty way to do it. For those who like details, check out the Photo Composites and Annotation: Creating Figures for Publications and Presentations workshop handout.

Is there a workshop or seminar that can show me how to make figures that don't have problems?

You can take advantage of a number of hour-long Lunchtime Seminars and half-day hands-on Workshops that build on skills developed in HMS/IT skills training or the Center for Workplace and Development in Cambridge.

What is wrong with my PowerPoint presentation?

Your images are probably too big, or maybe you incorrectly placed your images. For information on how to resize your images, the Imaging Essentials guide. Additional information may be found in the Creating Figures document.

How do I find the various buildings that hold Graphics and Imaging Labs, seminars and workshops?

Look at the map of the Longwood Medical Area.

Can I have a file of the Harvard Medical School logo for my presentation and poster?

Get a HMS logo vector graphic by contacting HMS Public Affairs. If you would like logos for the affiliated hospitals, please contact their public affairs departments directly.

HELP! I need to speak with someone about my imaging issues. Where do I go?

Contact Research Imaging Solutions by form or phone 432-2323.