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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
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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.
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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.
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Multi-Tasking with Multi-Channel LED Illumination

Sponsored by CoolLED, on 17 April 2024

A widefield microscope can be utilised for far more than simple fluorescence experiments. By carefully choosing peripheral components including the light source, the system can open up an array of additional applications, from FRET to optogenetic stimulation and calcium imaging. LEDs are the go-to method for microscope illumination, offering many benefits in terms of performance,
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SciCommConnect: science communication, community connections

Posted by , on 16 April 2024

We are delighted to announce that we are hosting an online workshop on science communication. The workshop will be split into sections on oral communication and written communication and includes a three-minute research talk competition and collaborative writing sprints.
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Recent events by FocalPlane

XXXI SIBPA-IVSLA International School of Pure and Applied Biophysics: "Multiphoton and Multiharmonic Microscopy for the Life Sciences: Principles and Applications"

Abstract submission deadline: 1st October 2026

Early registration deadline: 1st August 2026

Location: Palaiseau, FR

Date: 18 January 2027 — 22 January 2027

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International conference on Imaging and Characterisation for a Sustainable World ICWORLD 2027

Abstract submission deadline: 31st July 2026

Early registration deadline: 30th September 2026

Location: Oulu, Finland

Date: 13 January 2027 — 15 January 2027

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AI and computational biology

Abstract submission deadline: 7th October 2026

Early registration deadline: 28th October 2026

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Date: 9 December 2026 — 10 December 2026

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