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STED User Group (New Meeting, BINA/Canada BioImaging)

Posted by , on 3 June 2024

BioImaging North America and Canada BioImaging are organizing a new STED user group. The first meeting will take place via Zoom on June 13 at 12 pm EST. This user group is targeted at users of all experience levels, and aims to give all members of the community a chance to share technical know-how by facilitating open discussion.
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Microscopy preprints - applications in biology

Posted by , on 31 May 2024

Here is a curated selection of preprints published recently. In this post, we share preprints, released before 24 May, that use microscopy tools to answer questions in biology.
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Featured image with Jen Silverman

Posted by , on 24 May 2024

Our featured image, acquired by Jen Silverman, shows a lateral view of a tuft cell taken from a frozen tissue section and imaged using structured illumination microscopy (SIM). F-actin, labelled using phalloidin, is shown in cyan and an actin bundling protein enriched in tuft cells is shown in orange. Reconstruction of the image was performed
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FocalPlane features... open microscopy and accessible workflows

Posted by , on 21 May 2024

The third webinar in the latest series of FocalPlane features… was on open microscopy and accessible workflows. We hosted fantastic talks from Richard Bowman, Jan Huisken and Dumisile Lumkwana. Richard told us about the OpenFlexure project. As well as discussing the microscopes and their application, Richard highlighted the importance of community building to promote access
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Microscopy preprints – new tools and techniques in imaging

Posted by , on 17 May 2024

Here is a curated selection of preprints posted recently on new tools and techniques in imaging. Let us know if we are missing any preprints that are on your reading list.
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Global BioImaging - Exchange of Experience 2024

Posted by , on 13 May 2024

Join us at #GBI_EoE2024 for practical insights into managing image data effectively, even if you're new to data management. Discover strategies to incentivize and optimize data-sharing practices, addressing common challenges in imaging core facilities. Learn about image data acquisition, storage, and sharing, and explore innovative tools for imaging analysis and management.
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FocalPlane features... microscopy education

Posted by , on 10 May 2024

The second webinar of our new series of FocalPlane features… focussed on microscopy education. We hosted fantastic talks from Jennifer Waters, CITE, Harvard Medical School and Robert Haase from ScaDS.AI, Leipzig University. Jennifer introduced Microtutor, a new interactive virtual light microscopy course that will be released soon. The course is free and can be completed
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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.
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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.
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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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