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Kris Kubow @kriskubow.bsky.social · 2d

#GBIxBINA2025 Great talk by David Budtz Pedersen of Aalborg University about changing how research impacts are assessed - moving beyond relying only on pubs and grants and seeing the value of micro impacts like collaborations, open data, and infrastructure development. @bioimagingna.bsky.social

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 4d

#HappyFluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity- Join us for Image Analysis Journeys from Academia to Industry featuring Caroline Miller, Kevin Murphy, Jian Wei Tay, Erick Ratamero, Sara McArdle, and Sripad Ram. Nov 6, 1:00 to 2:30 pm ET

More info & registration: buff.ly/eFUU6up

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 8d

#HappyMicroscopyMonday!

#microscopycommunity -Imaging Scientists in Core Facilities play a vital role in advancing research. How are their contributions recognized in publications?

Take the survey now:https://buff.ly/k0X6PRw

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 11d

#HappyFluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity- don’t forget to submit your images to BINA’s Light Microscopy Image Contest- closes Monday 9/29! Win cool prizes - and bragging rights!

More info:https://buff.ly/jS6n9Mp

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 15d

#HappyMicroscopyMonday!

#microscopycommunity - join us this Wednesday, Sept 24, for a discussion about new instruments for your core!

Learn more & register: Learn more: buff.ly/pX01Z0C

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 18d

#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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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 22d

#HappyMicroscopyMonday!

#microscopycommunity-thinking about new equipment for your core? Or just wondering how the process works? Come to the Virtual EoE on Sept 24 and learn!

Learn more: buff.ly/pX01Z0C

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 25d

#HappyFluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity-new to the field of bioimaging or just looking to brush up? Wed Sept 17, the I&E tools series will bring a talk on raw image data- don’t miss out on setting yourself up for success- join us!

More info: buff.ly/BIhYKtO

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 27d

#Microscopycommunity- Exciting news! The NSF-funded Imaging-PHD (Persistent Hardware Descriptors) will make microscopy data more reproducible & shareable by standardizing how hardware info is captured. Thrilled to get started with our amazing multi-institutional team! 🔬

NSF Award: buff.ly/sXWcZLW

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 28d

#microscopycommunity- 🌍 Calling all early career imaging scientists!
The Africa Microscopy Initiative is launching its Partners in Teaching (PiTCH) program - application deadline Sept 20!

Apply now and make a global impact: PiTCH Program Info buff.ly/Szq9Pxy

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · 29d

#HappyMicroscopyMonday!

#microscopycommunity- Last chance for the special conference price at the Delta Hotel in Montreal for GBIxBINA 2025! Rate expires TODAY- September 8! Come join us for a week of presentations, networking and discussions all about bioimaging!

Book now: buff.ly/tEQDHeA

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Sep 5

#HappyFluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity- want to learn about a cool imaging technique? Join BINA’s STED WG on Thur Sept 11 for a talk and panel discussion with STED scientists

More info here: buff.ly/mp9AHsP

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Sep 3

#microscopycommunity- This is it-the very last day to register in person for GBIxBINA 2025! Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to join experts from around the world on bioimaging. Come join us for a week of presentations, networking and discussions!

More info: buff.ly/vUjMAFy

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Sep 1

#HappyMicroscopyMonday!

#microscopycommunity- please join us in welcoming BINA's newest Working Group Co-Chairs!

Check out our working groups here -https://buff.ly/qZAoYlC

BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Aug 29

#HappyFluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity- Looking for something to do next week? Check out the BINA AIMM User Group! Topic: Persistent Identifiers for Institutions, Facilities, and Instruments in advancing good research data management and sharing practices

Register here: buff.ly/TZtkgek

BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Aug 25

#HappyMicroscopyMonday!

#microscopycommunity- it’s time to show off- submit your images now to BINA’s Annual Light Microscopy Image Contest and win cool prizes - and bragging rights!

More info: tinyurl.com/imagecontest2025

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Aug 22

#HappyFluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity- Don’t forget to book your hotel room for GBIxBINA 2025! Special conference rate ends September 8th and space is limited!

Book Now: buff.ly/XEqaxn4

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ABandrowski @abandrowski.bsky.social · Dec 3

Persistent Identifiers like @rrids.bsky.social are part of FAIR!
Read all about it!
publishing.escholarship.umassmed.edu/jeslib/artic...

Persistent Identifiers for Instruments and Facilities: Current State, Challenges, and Opportunities

Objective: Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) are central to the vision of open science described in the FAIR Principles. However, the use of PIDs for scientific instruments and facilities is decentralized...

publishing.escholarship.umassmed.edu

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Aug 18

#HappyMicroscopyMonday!

#microscopycommunity- Missed the deadline? You have another chance- GBIxBINA 2025 registration extended! Registration has been extended until September 1st- but don’t wait - space is limited and filling up fast!

Register here: buff.ly/FzpVcJ1

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Aug 15

#HappyFluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity- today is the last day to register for GBIxBINA 2025! Don’t forget to book your hotel today as well to be entered into a drawing for a stay in the luxurious presidential suite!

Register here: buff.ly/arAziEY

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Journal of Cell Science @jcellsci.bsky.social · Aug 14

Would your #cellbio research benefit from you attending a #Microscopy or #BioimageAnalysis training course? For grants of up to £1,000, check out our Microscopy Training Grants with @focalplane.bsky.social
Next deadline: 5 September 2025
www.biologists.com/grants/jcs-f...

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Aug 11

#HappyMicroscopyMonday!

#microscopycommunity- There’s still time to register for GBIxBINA2025! Join leaders in advanced imaging technologies and community builders for a week and help shape the future of bioimaging. Don’t miss out- registration closes FRIDAY AUG 15

Register here: buff.ly/arAziEY

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Aug 8

#HappyFluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity- Il est encore temps de s'inscrire à GBIxBINA2025 ! Rejoignez les leaders des technologies d'imagerie avancées et les bâtisseurs de communautés pendant une semaine et aidez à façonner l'avenir de la bioimagerie!

Registre: buff.ly/arAziEY

BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Aug 4

#MicroscopyMonday!

#microscopycommunity, can't come to Montreal for GBIxBINA 2025 but still want to support the event? Check this out!

Registration is still open for in-person and virtual options too- don't miss out on this amazing event!
More info here: buff.ly/h9vZbap

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BioImaging North America @bioimagingna.bsky.social · Aug 1

Happy #FluorescenceFriday!

#microscopycommunity, - joining us at #GBIxBINA2025?! You could win a stay in the Presidential Suite! Book at the Delta Hotel by August 15th to be entered into a random drawing to win an amazing upgrade!

Book your hotel at the discounted rate here: buff.ly/XR2wi7B

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