African BioImaging Consortium
@africanbioimaging.bsky.social
The African BioImaging Consortium seeks to empower and grow the microscopy community in Africa through education, collaboration, and accessibility. https://www.africanbioimaging.org/
📢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
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
October 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
📢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
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
🌍 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
📑 FULL programme now online: bit.ly/4pSPzP5
💻 Online participation is FREE
📅 Registration closes 13 Oct
#ABIC2025 #AfricanBioImaging #Microscopy
September 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🌍 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
📑 FULL programme now online: bit.ly/4pSPzP5
💻 Online participation is FREE
📅 Registration closes 13 Oct
#ABIC2025 #AfricanBioImaging #Microscopy
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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.
If you make image analysis software and want to teach it, workshop submissions are open now! We'd love to have your tool highlighted.
#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
#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
September 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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.
If you make image analysis software and want to teach it, workshop submissions are open now! We'd love to have your tool highlighted.
🚀 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
🔬 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
September 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🚀 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
🔬 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
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
📅 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
July 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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
📅 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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🌍 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? i4a_support@embl.de
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!
Researchers in LMICs can apply for fully funded visits to access imaging technologies & training worldwide.
🔗 Info: www.globalbioimaging.org/i4a
🧪 Questions? i4a_support@embl.de
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!
May 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🌍 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? i4a_support@embl.de
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!
Researchers in LMICs can apply for fully funded visits to access imaging technologies & training worldwide.
🔗 Info: www.globalbioimaging.org/i4a
🧪 Questions? i4a_support@embl.de
🔬 Imaging facilities—please share & host a grantee!
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👇
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.
Registration deadline is 7. May 2025.
May 6, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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👇
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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!
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
April 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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!
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A gentle reminder that the deadline for registration is today. The workshop is virtual and free of charge.
#Bioimage #Analysis #Microscopy #Euro-Bioimaging #PSF
#Bioimage #Analysis #Microscopy #Euro-Bioimaging #PSF
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
#Bioimage #Analysis #Microscopy #Euro-Bioimaging
March 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A gentle reminder that the deadline for registration is today. The workshop is virtual and free of charge.
#Bioimage #Analysis #Microscopy #Euro-Bioimaging #PSF
#Bioimage #Analysis #Microscopy #Euro-Bioimaging #PSF
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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
🗓️Deadline to apply: March 5
📢 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
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...
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March 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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
🗓️Deadline to apply: March 5
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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
March 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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
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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-...
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
February 28, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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-...
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-...
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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.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4d6uhonfostugssbegk3gdvv/bafkreihg5kxi66tabtidorqzfkzkahtyc5da34osiwj7tqxcfozfwc73aq@jpeg)
![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.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4d6uhonfostugssbegk3gdvv/bafkreia37joaqb3foiqvkqtfbgt4upo2fhhop52i2ftoy72onjjn36rqme@jpeg)
March 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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
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🚨🍄🥼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...
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
February 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚨🍄🥼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...
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...
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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
@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
⏰ 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
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
February 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
@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
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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/...
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
November 24, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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/...
1. The importance of stupidity in scientific research
Open Access
journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
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! 🔬🌍🇨🇮🙌
December 4, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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! 🔬🌍🇨🇮🙌
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.
December 4, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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.
Our afternoon session has focused on microscopy training initiatives in Africa. The training and working group overview from Lize Engelbrecht was followed by updates on the “Science from the Diaspora” seminar series and the Cell Profiler train-the-trainer program from Nehal & Naomi #ABIC_CM2024
December 2, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Our afternoon session has focused on microscopy training initiatives in Africa. The training and working group overview from Lize Engelbrecht was followed by updates on the “Science from the Diaspora” seminar series and the Cell Profiler train-the-trainer program from Nehal & Naomi #ABIC_CM2024
Closing up session 2, Samira Benadda from France BioImaging shares about starting up core facilities in African institutions- for better research, education and outreach, outputs, visibility, sustainability and funding! #ABIC_CM2024
December 2, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Closing up session 2, Samira Benadda from France BioImaging shares about starting up core facilities in African institutions- for better research, education and outreach, outputs, visibility, sustainability and funding! #ABIC_CM2024
Happiness Netshimbupfe from South African BioImaging shares about the efforts to map the South African bioimaging ecosystem, and some of the challenges faced in South Africa- with strong resonance across the whole continent! #ABIC_CM2024
December 2, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Happiness Netshimbupfe from South African BioImaging shares about the efforts to map the South African bioimaging ecosystem, and some of the challenges faced in South Africa- with strong resonance across the whole continent! #ABIC_CM2024
Session 2 highlighting various networks and initiatives in Africa kicked off strong! We heard from Prof Jeremie Zoueu about AFSINET and the Ivorian Initiative. Then Yaw Aniweh from WAMBIAN gave a strong argument for the power of local communities strengthening basic research in Africa #ABIC_CM24 🇨🇮🔬
December 2, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Session 2 highlighting various networks and initiatives in Africa kicked off strong! We heard from Prof Jeremie Zoueu about AFSINET and the Ivorian Initiative. Then Yaw Aniweh from WAMBIAN gave a strong argument for the power of local communities strengthening basic research in Africa #ABIC_CM24 🇨🇮🔬
We’ve just kicked off our 3rd annual Community Meeting in lovely Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire! Excited for two days of updates, ideas, lively discussions, and vision building! #ABIC_CM2024 🔬🌍🇨🇮. What a warm welcome from Prof Inza Koné from CSRS, and a great keynote from Prof Yavo from INSP.
December 2, 2024 at 11:43 AM
We’ve just kicked off our 3rd annual Community Meeting in lovely Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire! Excited for two days of updates, ideas, lively discussions, and vision building! #ABIC_CM2024 🔬🌍🇨🇮. What a warm welcome from Prof Inza Koné from CSRS, and a great keynote from Prof Yavo from INSP.
Hello Bluesky! It's good to be here and looking forward to connecting and reconnecting with our bioimaging community in Africa and around the world 👋🌍🔬.
Just in time, too- we're at our 3rd annual ABIC Community Meeting in Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮. We'll be sharing updates here and on Twitter!
Just in time, too- we're at our 3rd annual ABIC Community Meeting in Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮. We'll be sharing updates here and on Twitter!
December 2, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Hello Bluesky! It's good to be here and looking forward to connecting and reconnecting with our bioimaging community in Africa and around the world 👋🌍🔬.
Just in time, too- we're at our 3rd annual ABIC Community Meeting in Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮. We'll be sharing updates here and on Twitter!
Just in time, too- we're at our 3rd annual ABIC Community Meeting in Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮. We'll be sharing updates here and on Twitter!