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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · 20d

📢ABIC Researcher Showcase Webinar📢

Join us as Ghanaian researcher Seth Domfeh shares his journey from image acquisition at AMI, data analysis through ABIC, to ready for publication — a story of collaboration, mentorship, and impact.

🗓️ 14 Oct 2025 | ⏱️ 14:00 GMT

🔗 bit.ly/43i7JQl

African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Sep 29

🌍 The 4th Annual ABIC Community Meeting 2025 is coming soon — 28–29 Oct, hosted at The American University in Cairo!

📑 FULL programme now online: bit.ly/4pSPzP5

💻 Online participation is FREE
📅 Registration closes 13 Oct

#ABIC2025 #AfricanBioImaging #Microscopy

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Beth Cimini 🔬💻📊 @bethcimini.bsky.social · Sep 23

Halfway to I2K is BACK, friends of all kinds! Last year, 650 people attended 30+ TOTALLY FREE image analysis workshops of all kinds, across many timezones.

If you make image analysis software and want to teach it, workshop submissions are open now! We'd love to have your tool highlighted.

BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Sep 19

#HappyFluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity- want to learn open source image analysis or share your knowledge to help others? We’ve got a FREE virtual workshop Nov 17-19! Now accepting workshop session applications!

Learn more & sign up: buff.ly/esGIotD

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚀 Join us for the Science from the Diaspora Seminar Series! 🚀

🔬 Topic: Making the invisible visible in four dimensions
🎙️Speaker: Dr Marguerite Blignaut
📅 09 Sept 2025
⏰ 11:00 - 12:00 GMT/ 13:00 - 14:00 SAST
🔗 bit.ly/466Mhyz

Register for this interesting seminar! 🌟 #Webinar #ABIC #Microscopy

African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Jul 7

The ABIC Training & Education Working Group is excited to share the ABIC Microscopy Curriculum!

📅 Date: 16 & 17 July 2025
⏰ Time: 13:00–16:00 SAST / 11:00–14:00 GMT
💻 Format: Zoom webinar(3 hours per day)

🔗 Register today and join us in advancing African excellence in bioimaging! bit.ly/3GtURyz

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Global BioImaging @globalbioimaging.bsky.social · May 13

🌍 The 2nd #Imaging4All call is OPEN 🎉
Researchers in LMICs can apply for fully funded visits to access imaging technologies & training worldwide.

🔗 Info: www.globalbioimaging.org/i4a
🧪 Questions? [email protected]
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · May 6

Need help with image analysis? Now's your chance, with the upcoming Free Help event from Globias! Find out more and register with the link below👇

GloBIAS @globias.bsky.social · Apr 28

Second round of hashtag#GloBIAS Free Help (previously Call4Help) is happening in May. You can register for the sessions on our webpage: www.globias.org/activities/g...
Registration deadline is 7. May 2025.

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Anja Schmidt @anjanja1024.bsky.social · Apr 15

A new call for proposals is open at our Advanced Imaging Center for imaging on our pre-commercial microscopes. Reach out for a technical consultation and learn how to apply to use the newest technology for free!

AIC at Janelia @aicjanelia.bsky.social · Apr 15

The latest AIC Call for Proposals is now open! Deadline is June 16, 2025. Come use @hhmijanelia.bsky.social imaging technology and expertise for FREE. Visit www.aicjanelia.org/apply for details. Before applying, contact us to schedule a technical consultation!

Apply | aicjanelia

Apply to use the advanced microscopes housed at the AIC.

www.aicjanelia.org

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Nadia Halidi @nadiahalidi.bsky.social · Mar 10

A gentle reminder that the deadline for registration is today. The workshop is virtual and free of charge.

#Bioimage #Analysis #Microscopy #Euro-Bioimaging #PSF

Nadia Halidi @nadiahalidi.bsky.social · Mar 5

Join us for ALMU's upcoming virtual workshop on True Image Deconvolution, Restoration, and Analysis run by Scientific Volume Imaging @svi.nl and hosted by the Teaching and Academic Office @crg.eu ! For more information scan the QR code 👇

#Bioimage #Analysis #Microscopy #Euro-Bioimaging

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eurobioimaging.bsky.social @eurobioimaging.bsky.social · Mar 3

Don't miss the opportunity to apply for a travel grant ✈️ to attend the @globalbioimaging.bsky.social @bioimagingna.bsky.social Exchange of Experience that will take place in Canada 🇨🇦 from October 6-8, 2025.
🗓️Deadline to apply: March 5

Global BioImaging @globalbioimaging.bsky.social · Mar 3

📢 Last Call to Apply for Travel Grants!

Where will imaging be in 10 years? From infrastructure to cutting-edge technologies, join us as we discuss the future of imaging with global experts. 🌍🔬

Be part of the conversation and apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

@bioimagingna.bsky.social

Travel Assistance for the joint GBI x BINA 2025 Conferences

Global BioImaging is providing a limited number of travel grants for successful applicants who do not have institutional travel support to attend the joint meeting of GBI and BINA - Imaging in 2035: S...

docs.google.com

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European Light Microscopy Initiative (ELMI) @eulimi.bsky.social · Mar 3

Reminder #elmi2025 abstract submission deadline is tomorrow 4 March 2025! Looking forward to welcoming you in Heidelberg this year @events.embl.org. Submit your abstract here ➡️ s.embl.org/elmi25-01-x

@events.embl.org
@eurobioimaging.bsky.social
@globalbioimaging.bsky.social
@bioimagingna.bsky.social
@france-bioimaging.bsky.social
@bioimaginguk.bsky.social
@gerbi-gmb.de
@africanbioimaging.bsky.social
@latambioimaging.bsky.social
@remoabioimaging.bsky.social

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The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · Feb 28

Applications for our Future Leaders in Biomedical Sciences scholarships are now open.

These scholarships are aimed at students of Black or mixed Black heritage who wish to undertake a PhD in biological or biomedical sciences.

Learn more and apply. ⬇️
www.crick.ac.uk/careers-and-...

Future Leaders in Biomedical Sciences Scholarships

Open to candidates of Black or mixed Black heritage only.

www.crick.ac.uk

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Caron Jacobs @caronjacobs.bsky.social · Mar 4

Boosting again: Post doc opportunity available in the IDM Microscopy Platform here at UCT! 🇿🇦 Come help build modular mobile microscopes for cell, tissue and pathogen imaging in remote settings in Africa 🧫🔬🌍 bit.ly/3QH3bMG

Advert for Postdoctoral fellowship in the Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town. The project focuses on building modular mobile microscopes for bioimaging in low-resource settings. Contact caron.jacobs[at]uct.ac.za for more info.

2nd page of Advert for Postdoctoral fellowship in the Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town. The project focuses on building modular mobile microscopes for bioimaging in low-resource settings. Contact caron.jacobs[at]uct.ac.za for more info.

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Darren Thomson @darrenthomson.bsky.social · Feb 18

🚨🍄🥼Delighted to share the registration page for our Mycology Bioimaging Workshop on "Imaging the Fungal Cell"
W/ pre-AMI Fundamentals workshop @caronjacobs.bsky.social

🗓️ July 28 - Aug 7 2025
🌍 @AMI_microscopy Cape Town, SA
🥼 Hands-on 🔬

Pls RT & Apply here:
sites.google.com/view/mycolog...

MBI

Dates: July 28 - August 1, 2025 Introduction to Principles of Microscopy August 4 - 7th, 2025 Advanced Imaging Approaches for Fungal Pathogens Location: University of Cape Town, South Africa Venue:...

sites.google.com

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European Light Microscopy Initiative (ELMI) @eulimi.bsky.social · Feb 25

don't forget to submit your abstract until 4 March ⏰ for #elmi2025 in Heidelberg.
@eurobioimaging.bsky.social
@globalbioimaging.bsky.social
@bioimagingna.bsky.social
@france-bioimaging.bsky.social
@bioimaginguk.bsky.social
@gerbi-gmb.de
@africanbioimaging.bsky.social
@latambioimaging.bsky.social

EMBL Events @events.embl.org · Feb 25

⏰ You only have until 4 March to submit your abstract for #ELMI2025 ⏰

Share your research with the light microscopy community and network with the experts in the field! Submit your abstract here ➡️ s.embl.org/elmi25-01-bl

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Science News @scinews.bsky.social · Nov 24

Three must read papers for PhD students. #scisky #PhD #science #research #academicsky

1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research

Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Dec 4

And that’s a wrap! Merci à tous! Those who joined us in person & online, CSRS in Abidjan for the hosting support & @cziscience.bsky.social for the funding to make the meeting possible! We’re leaving #ABIC_CM2024 inspired and energised for the future of bioimaging & community in Africa! 🔬🌍🇨🇮🙌

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Dec 4

In addition to the formal sessions, we’ve had amazing short talks from some of our travel awardees, engaging break out rooms sessions and an exciting poster session- the best times for brainstorming and networking! #ABIC_CM2024

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Dec 4

Our last panel session was an inspiring discussion with BioRTC’s Mahmoud Maina, Yaw Aniweh, Latin America Bioimaging, Aimé Sanhoun, Samira Benadda, and @caron.jacobs.bsky.social, on the important of building a common vision for bioimaging in Africa, centered on research #ABIC_CM2024

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Dec 4

An exciting panel discussion with Umar Muhammad Kundi, Prof Zoueu, @globalbioimaging.bsky.social, Latin America Bioimaging, and @france-bioimaging.bsky.social highlighted the importance of story telling, scientific excellence & community for infrastructure advocacy #ABIC_CM2024

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Dec 4

Precious Kgomo gave an update on our African Microscopy Infrastructure and Expertise survey, the interesting insights learned from the data, and challenges faced through the process #ABIC_CM2024

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Dec 4

We heard from @caronjacobs.bsky.social about microscope access opportunities and infrastructure building efforts through @AMI_microscopy and OpenScopes Africa #ABIC_CM2024

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Dec 4

What a day! The 2nd day of #ABIC_CM2024 flew past! Some highlights include presentations and discussions around microscopy infrastructure, access and advocacy in Africa, and interactive discussions about building visions for the microscopy community & research in Africa.

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Dec 2

Umar Muhammad Kundi from BioRTC in Nigeria was the last talk of the afternoon session, talking about the importance of infrastructure and training for building research capacity in Africa. He shared the great access and training opportunities available through BioRTC #ABIC_CM2024

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African BioImaging Consortium @africanbioimaging.bsky.social · Dec 2

Followed by Sunday Olatunji shared about the awesome partnership with the Widening the Lens course run by Bryan Millis at Vanderbilt University! #ABIC_CM2024

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