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Czech-BioImaging call for research projects
Applications for Czech-BioImaging Open Access support in 2024 are now open—offering a fantastic opportunity to secure extra funding for your bioimaging projects!
If you consider using our facility for challenging and/or innovative microscopic projects, we are happy to provide support in the technical part of the proposal (application of advanced methods/workflows for sample processing/imaging/data processing & analysis) and assist you with writing the proposal!
Detail information about deadlines, eligibility, conditions, funding and the online application form can be found here: https://www.czech-bioimaging.cz/czbi-user-support
Sincerely,
Your IMCF team
Course: FLIM not only for biologists, November 18-21
Registration for the practical course FNOB (FLIM not only for biologists) has been opened.
Learn about principles of nano-second time-resolved fluorescence detection. Course covers demonstrations of various hardware setups, exploration of FLIM applications in biological imaging, and multiple FLIM data analysis techniques.
- Dates: November 18-21, 2024
- Program and registration: For more information, please visit the website: FNOB2024
Spring courses at IMCF – registration OPEN
Join us for our upcoming courses:
EM-Sample Preparation Series
- Dates: April 22-25, 2024
- Gain insights into the intricate techniques of biological sample preparation essential for ultrastructural analysis using Transmission or Scanning electron microscopy. This hands-on course covers sample harvesting, chemical fixation, contrasting, resin embedding, ultra-thin sectioning, negative staining, critical point drying, plunge freezing, and more.
- Program and registration: For more information, please visit the website: EMSPS2024
Napari for Beginners – Image Analysis Course
- Dates: May 27-28, 2024
- Is Napari the new ImageJ/FIJI? Dive into this beginner-friendly course on Napari, the Python-based open-source software for image processing and analysis. Explore its functionalities and why it’s gaining popularity.
- Program and registration: For more information, please visit the website: NAB2024
February 13, 2024 IMCF User meeting
We cordially invite you to a regular meeting where we will present news and discuss future plans with our current and prospective users. Do not miss the opportunity to check out our new instruments in person!
Program: Please find the detailed program and more info in the attached PDF here.
Registration: Register for the meeting here.
Looking forward to your participation!
Your IMCF team
Autumn Courses on Advanced Imaging Techniques
Registration for two exciting courses on advanced imaging techniques is now open, offering a unique chance to delve into the world of microscopy.
SMMM (Single Molecule Microscopy and Manipulation): October 9-13, 2023
3D-CLEM: Imaging Function and Ultrastructure: November 13-16, 2023
For more details and to register, visit the SMMM and 3D-CLEM course pages.
IMCF Picture of the Year VOTING is OPEN
We need your help in selecting the most captivating piece of art from the twelve winning Pictures of the Month! Your votes will determine the top three pictures that will receive the Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. These awards are generously sponsored by Nikon in collaboration with CSMS.


Cast your vote by visiting the following link: Vote here
Please note that the deadline for voting is June 25, 2023, and only one vote is allowed per person.
Thank you for taking the time to vote!
Best regards, IMCF team
May 9-11 2023, Neural Networks in Bioimage analysis – course
Interested in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to analyze images? Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to level up your skills in AI-assisted image analysis and sign up now for the practical hands-on training course here. Registration closes on April 23!
Czech-BioImaging call for research projects
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to bring to your attention that the call for the Czech-BioImaging Open Access support for the period of July 2023 – June 2024 has been opened. Deadline for submitting applications is 15th April 2023.
This grant call promotes open access to the core facilities participating in the Czech-BioImaging research, including the IMCF here at BIOCEV. Don’t miss an opportunity to apply for financial support for your microscopy-based research projects – especially projects that require development and application of advanced imaging methods!
For more information and the application rules, please, visit: https://www.czech-bioimaging.cz/czech-bioimaging-call-for-research-projects
Sincerely,
Your IMCF team
Nikon and CrestOptics Spinning disk DEMO
Dear colleagues,
We would like to invite you to the demonstration of the Nikon microscopic system which will be installed at our core facility at BIOCEV. It is Nikon Eclipse Ti 2 X-Light V3 inverted research spinning disk microscope with DeepSIM super-resolution module.
The demonstration will take place on 30th November and 1st December. We will start with a theoretical lecture on Wednesday and the practical demonstrations will follow. You are kindly invited to test the system with your own samples.
The registration deadline for practical demonstrations is 25th November.
Please, find more information in the attached flyer here.
Best regards,
Your IMCF team