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

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

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

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

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.

Dear colleagues,

We would like to invite you to the demonstration of the PHI HoloMonitor microscopic system which will be installed at our core facility at BIOCEV. It is an incubator-based research QPI microscope.

The demonstration will take place on 19th and 20th September. We will start with a theoretical lecture on Tuesday and the practical demonstrations will follow on Wednesday. You are kindly invited to test the system with your own samples.

The registration deadline for practical demonstrations is this Friday, September 14th. Please, find more information in the attached flyer here.

PART-TIME/FULL-TIME BIOIMAGE ANALYST

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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

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!