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Dave Barry @david-j-barry.bsky.social · May 8

There's a lot to like in here. We've been involved in providing data analysis / AI training for life scientists for quite some time, but there's a lack of incentives for them to continue with ongoing training beyond stand-alone workshops.

Proposed Areas for Action
4.1 Incentivise AI Training and Data Literacy for Life Scientists
As the life sciences become increasingly data-driven, it is essential to provide training
incentives for life scientists, particularly those without extensive computational
skills. Tailored programmes should be rapidly developed to upskill researchers in data
science and AI tools to help them effectively navigate complex biological datasets.
Simplified, user-friendly interfaces for supercomputers and AI Factories should also be
developed to make these tools more accessible to the broader life science community, and
allow for more researchers to leverage AI in their work.

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David Gaboriau @dgaboriau.bsky.social · Apr 16

Gentle reminder :-)

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Stefania Marcotti @lankylaste.bsky.social · Apr 14

*Train the trainer in Bioimage Analysis* workshop in London (UK) on June 13th - applications open now, read on the thread to know more!

franciscrickinstitute.github.io/Train_the_tr...

@royalmicrosoc.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk

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FocalPlane @focalplane.bsky.social · Apr 14

We also host a microscopy database on FocalPlane, which you can use for searching for collaborators, reviewers and speakers.

We'd like to invite all members of the community to join and use the Network.
focalplane.biologists.com/network/

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · Apr 13

📣 New blog post! This "Foldscope in the Classroom" blog is all about "In The Garden 2: Soil Study " 🪱

Full article at foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f... --> "...Question Prompts: How does the soil microbiome change over the growing season?"

#blog #stem #outreach #education #explore #discover

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Dave Barry @david-j-barry.bsky.social · Apr 9

Was a pleasure delivering this @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social Intro to Image Analysis workshop at @uniofgalway.bsky.social with @lankylaste.bsky.social, @martinjones.bsky.social & Sara Salgueiro Torres, hosted by @kerrythompson8.bsky.social, Karolina Salciute & Pascal Paco Farina.

Slán go fóill!

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Kerry Thompson @kerrythompson8.bsky.social · Apr 9

@lankylaste.bsky.social Taking the participants through Python and JupyterNotebooks for Day2 of the @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social Image Analysis workshop

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Beth Cimini 🔬💻📊 @bethcimini.bsky.social · Apr 8

Bioimaging and bioimage analysis friends, some help if you have 2-3 mins; for a paper, we're trying to estimate the number of biologists trained in open source software or tools in the last ~5 years. (1/2) #bioimaging #microscopy #bioimageanalysis

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eurobioimaging.bsky.social @eurobioimaging.bsky.social · Apr 7

Join us for the #VirtualPub with Pete Bankhead, for a talk entitled "#QuPath for bioimage analysis." This is part of the Image Data Community Days & will be followed by the Tool Exchange.
🗓️ Friday, April 11 @ 13:00 CEST
Register🔽
www.eurobioimaging.eu/events/image...

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Kerry Thompson @kerrythompson8.bsky.social · Apr 8

Big thanks to #Nikon for sponsoring our social event and @cziscience.bsky.social for support

Dylan from Lennox informing us about the latest #Nikon analysis workflows, capabilities and software

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Kerry Thompson @kerrythompson8.bsky.social · Apr 8

@royalmicrosoc.bsky.social Introduction to Image Analysis Course is running in @uniofgalway.bsky.social

@david-j-barry.bsky.social kicking off the training..

@microscopyirl.bsky.social @lankylaste.bsky.social @martinjones.bsky.social

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Robert Haase @haesleinhuepf.bsky.social · Apr 7

My slides about "Learning and Training #BioImageAnalysis in the Age of AI" presented at the @globias.bsky.social @carpentries.carpentries.org workshop are available #openaccess. Big thanks for hosting us @istaustria-iof.bsky.social ! 🔬🖥️🤖
zenodo.org/records/1516...

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Kerry Thompson @kerrythompson8.bsky.social · Apr 7

Final preparations underway for hosting @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social & @microscopyirl.bsky.social Image Analysis Course in @uniofgalway.bsky.social
Looking forward to welcoming participants & workshop leaders tomorrow morning. Thanks to Nikon for sponsoring our social event 🧑🏿‍💻🧑🏿‍💻👨🏻‍💻👩🏼‍💻🔬

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Etch a Cell @etchacell.bsky.social · Mar 19

Join Etch A Cell – ImmunoExplorers, a citizen science project studying immune cells in kidneys.

Your help can speed up research

🔬 Get involved:

www.zooniverse.org/projects/h-s...

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This shows the project landing page for Etch A Cell - ImmunoExplorers. It is an image of a cell and over the top is written 'We need your help to study immune cells in kidney tissue!'

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Mar 19

Great to see the work of RMS Ambassador Rob Kesseler on display in Athens, at The Hellenic American Union exhibition, 'The Silent Language of Plants'.

www.rms.org.uk/resource/rob...

@bioimaginguk.bsky.social @globalbioimaging.bsky.social @bioimagingna.bsky.social @rmsearlycareer.bsky.social

A gallery of colourful, wall-mounted micro images by Rob Kesseler depicting plant forms, on display at a new exhibition.

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Jean-Yves Tinevez @jytinevez.bsky.social · Feb 24

Do you work on cell tracking or with cell tracking? Let's meet at the #MMC2025 conference!
We're hosting a Frontiers session on "Tracking in Life Sciences" there. If you're working on cell tracking or any form of biological tracking, this is your chance to share your insights and innovations. 👇

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Kerry Thompson @kerrythompson8.bsky.social · Feb 24

@uniofgalway.bsky.social is seeking Director for the Research Institutes Technology Services (Core Scientific Platforms). Closing March 20th.

universityvacancies.com/university-g...

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Director of Research Institutes Technology Services, Assistant Secretary, Fixed Term | University Vacancies IrelandUniversity Vacancies Logo

universityvacancies.com

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eurobioimaging.bsky.social @eurobioimaging.bsky.social · Feb 11

The Euro-BioImaging Scientific Ambassador programme provides training 👩‍🔬 , networking opportunities & travel grants 🧳 to individuals who are passionate about imaging 🔬 and want to help spread the word about #EuroBioImaging.
Apply by Feb 17.
Learn more:

Scientific Ambassadors

The Euro-BioImaging Scientific Ambassadors program aims to raise awareness about the services and opportunities provided by Euro-BioImaging. Our Scientific Ambassadors act as catalysts…

buff.ly

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Feb 11

This #WomenInScience Day, why not check out our 'Equity in Microscopy' Resource, which highlights women and other underrepresented people in #microscopy and #cytometry

A great resource for conference organisers!

Find out more and add to our database: www.rms.org.uk/community/eq...

Woman looking into a microscope, wearing blue, protective gloves and a white lab coat.

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Royal Microscopical Society @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social · Feb 4

Applications are *OPEN* for our 2025 Summer Studentships!

Great opportunity for undergrads to gain invaluable experience in #microscopy

Find out more: rms.org.uk/resource/app...

@yorkbioimaging.bsky.social @rmsearlycareer.bsky.social @bioimaginguk.bsky.social

A row of microscopes positioned on a long work bench

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Kerry Thompson @kerrythompson8.bsky.social · Feb 4

Thanks so much Sarah!! I appreciate your support.

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alannastanley.bsky.social @alannastanley.bsky.social · Jan 26

Delighted @kerrythompson8.bsky.social has taken on this role, she will be a fantastic president and I'm delighted to assist her as treasurer. Her appointment bring 3 members of Anatomy, Kerry, Emma McDermott as secretary and myself of @uniofgalwaycmnhs.bsky.social to the committee.

Microscopy Society of Ireland @microscopyirl.bsky.social · Jan 24

We’re delighted to announce Dr Kerry Thompson as the new President of MSI!

Kerry was elected to her new role at this year’s annual symposium and will serve in the post for the next two years! ✨

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Peter O'Toole @yorkbioimaging.bsky.social · Jan 22

Hands-on Confocal Microscopy course. April 2025 Fun, engaging, from novice to expert. Open to all.
www.york.ac.uk/biology/tech...

Hosted at our York @eurobioimaging.bsky.social labs @globalbioimaging.bsky.social

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confocal airyscan image of fine detailed structures

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Kerry Thompson @kerrythompson8.bsky.social · Jan 17

Thanks for the opportunity to present the work from our @globalbioimaging.bsky.social working group and the ways our community can continue to support one another. Image on screen referencing www.imagingscientist.com

alannastanley.bsky.social @alannastanley.bsky.social · Jan 15

@kerrythompson8.bsky.social giving an excellent talk on the importance of developing proper career paths for imaging scientists @microscopyirl.bsky.social

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Kerry Thompson @kerrythompson8.bsky.social · Jan 17

Excellent few days at the @microscopyirl.bsky.social Annual Symposium hosted by Mark Pickering, Niamh Burke and Amy Hasset in UCD.

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