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Microscopy preprints – bioimage analysis

Posted by , on 3 May 2024

Here is a curated selection of preprints published recently. In this post, we focus specifically on bioimage analysis.

FocalPlane features... open microscopy and accessible workflows

Posted by , on 2 May 2024

Our next FocalPlane features… webinar is on open microscopy and accessible workflows with talks from Richard Bowman, Jan Huisken and Dumisile Lumkwana. Richard will speak about OpenFlexure Microscopes, which are open-source optical microscopes that are built using 3D printed components and off the shelf components. The OpenFlexure project aims to promote broader access to microscopy.

JCS–FocalPlane Training Grants

Posted by , on 1 May 2024

We are excited to launch our new JCS–FocalPlane Training Grants. Early-career researchers in cell biology can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support their attendance at microscopy courses, including bioimage analysis courses. These training grants can be used to cover the registration fees, accommodation and/or travel costs and are designed to support those

Featured image with Sujan Ghimire

Posted by , on 26 April 2024

Our featured image, acquired by Sujan Ghimire, shows a U2OS cell stained for paxillin (Cyan Hot) and actin (Red Hot) following an immunofluorescence staining protocol. The image was captured using structured illumination microscopy (SIM) with Deltavision OMX (63x Oil, NA: 1.42) at Cell Imaging and Cytometry facility, Turku Bioscience.

Microscopy preprints – applications in biology

Posted by , on 19 April 2024

In this post, we share preprints that use microscopy tools to answer questions in biology.

Recent events by FocalPlane

Analytical Microscopy Meeting

Abstract submission deadline: 29th September 2025

Location: London , United Kingdom

Date: 26 February 2026 — 27 February 2026

Live cell imaging

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Date: 3 December 2025 — 5 December 2025

Mechanical characterization of biological samples using correlative methods

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Date: 25 November 2025 — 26 November 2025