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Announcing AI in Microscopy: A BioImaging Guide

Posted by Owen Puls, on 27 October 2026

AI in Microscopy: A BioImaging Guide (https://bioimagingai.janelia.org/) is available now! This free, online textbook bridges the gap between tool developers & microscopists + biologists. Whether you’re new to AI or already using it, we hope this book gives you the confidence to apply AI in your research.

What's the story: Scientific storytelling with The Company of Biologists community sites

Posted by FocalPlane, on 16 October 2026

Are you looking to improve your presentation skills, make your written work more compelling or would like to learn how to use graphics to tell the story of your research? Join us at our free workshop on scientific storytelling on 10 November from 13:00 – 17:00 GMT.

CCP-volumeEM Show & Tell Series - Data stewardship and biological imaging data management: a summary of FAIR data life cycle

Posted by Helen Spiers, on 15 October 2026

We would like to invite you to the next webinar in our CCP-volumeEM Show & Tell Series - a 60-minute online talk with Dr Aybuke Kupcu Yoldas (EMBL-EBI).

Invitation to GBI Spotlight on Data Webinar

Posted by Lisa Schaefer, on 21 May 2026

We are excited to announce the launch of a new webinar series together with GerBI: GBI’Spotlight on Data — focused on research data management and data practices for imaging scientists and core facilities worldwide.

13th International PhD School on Plant Development

Posted by FocalPlane, on 20 May 2026

Registration is open for the 13th International PhD School on Plant Development A small, intimate school for PhD students and early-career postdocs in plant biology — featuring 11 sessions across key topics in plant development, world-class keynote speakers, and a symposium dinner in an old winery, all in the charming Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany, September

Propose a new Workshop for 2028

Posted by FocalPlane, on 6 May 2026

Apply to organise a fully-funded Workshop with The Company of Biologists. Applications close on Friday 29 May 2026.

Call for I2K 2026 Workshops & Submissions

Posted by BioImaging North America, on 16 April 2026

On behalf of the I2KxBINA 2026 organizing committee, we are excited to invite submissions for workshops, talks, and posters for the I2K portion of I2KxBINA 2026, taking place September 27 to October 2, 2026, in Madison, WI. I2KxBINA 2026 brings together imaging scientists, developers, researchers, and trainees working at the intersection of biological imaging and computational image

Interview with Elisabeth Kugler

Posted by Helen Zenner, on 9 April 2026

Elisabeth Kugler is the founder and director of Zeeks , a science communication and marketing company. Prior to starting Zeeks, Elisabeth trained as a biologist specialising in microscopy and bioimage analysis. I met Elisabeth over Zoom to discuss her career path, how and why she set up her company, her step-by-step approach for tackling new challenges

Workshop report: Analytical and Quantitative Light Microscopy (AQLM) Course

Posted by FocalPlane, on 17 March 2026

Aliyah Tate shares her workshop report from the Analytical and Quantitative Light Microscopy (AQLM) Course at Woods Hole. Aliyah’s attendance was supported with a JCS-FocalPlane Training Grant.

Workshop report: CSHL Quantitative Imaging (QI): From Acquisition to Analysis

Posted by FocalPlane, on 4 March 2026

Estefania Sanchez-Vasquez shares her workshop report from the CSHL course on Quantitative Imaging (QI): From Acquisition to Analysis. Estefania’s attendance was supported by a JCS-FocalPlane Training Grant.

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Microscopy-related articles from our journals

Toggle-Untoggle – a cell segmentation tool with an interactive user verification interface J Cell Sci 2025 138: jcs264154
The ratio of Wnt signaling activity to Sox2 transcription factor levels predicts neuromesodermal fate potential Development 2025 152: dev204661
The short isoform of Tango1 is dispensable for zebrafish survival but is required for skeletal patterning and integrity Biology Open 2025 14: bio062117

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