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Kerry Thompson
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david-j-barry.bsky.social
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.
May 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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dgaboriau.bsky.social
Gentle reminder :-)
April 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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lankylaste.bsky.social
*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
April 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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focalplane.bsky.social
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/
April 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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teamfoldscope.bsky.social
📣 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
April 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Reposted by Kerry Thompson
david-j-barry.bsky.social
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!
April 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
kerrythompson8.bsky.social
@lankylaste.bsky.social Taking the participants through Python and JupyterNotebooks for Day2 of the @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social Image Analysis workshop
April 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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bethcimini.bsky.social
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
April 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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eurobioimaging.bsky.social
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...
April 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
kerrythompson8.bsky.social
@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
April 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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haesleinhuepf.bsky.social
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...
April 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
kerrythompson8.bsky.social
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 🧑🏿‍💻🧑🏿‍💻👨🏻‍💻👩🏼‍💻🔬
April 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Reposted by Kerry Thompson
etchacell.bsky.social
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!'
March 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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royalmicrosoc.bsky.social
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.
March 19, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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jytinevez.bsky.social
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. 👇
February 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
kerrythompson8.bsky.social
@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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February 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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eurobioimaging.bsky.social
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…
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February 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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royalmicrosoc.bsky.social
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.
February 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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royalmicrosoc.bsky.social
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
February 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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alannastanley.bsky.social
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.
microscopyirl.bsky.social 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! ✨
January 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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yorkbioimaging.bsky.social
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
January 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
kerrythompson8.bsky.social
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 @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
January 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
kerrythompson8.bsky.social
Excellent few days at the @microscopyirl.bsky.social Annual Symposium hosted by Mark Pickering, Niamh Burke and Amy Hasset in UCD.
January 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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micro-au.bsky.social
📣 JOB ALERT📣 Our UNSW Sydney facility is looking for a Technical Officer (to Jan 2026) to support bio/cryo sample prep and SEM/TEM user training. Join a lovely team in a busy core facility that specialises in electron microscopy!
external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/52...
January 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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royalmicrosoc.bsky.social
We're inviting 'Posters with a difference' for EM-UKI 2025. Instead of the usual conference-style scientific posters, we want to hear about your lab's well-loved tips and tricks! 🔬💡👌

Find out more and submit your poster: www.rms.org.uk/rms-event-ca...

@rmsearlycareer.bsky.social
Promotional image for EMUKI 2025 white text giving event name, date (6-7 Feb 2025) and location (Liverpool UK). Purple and blue micrograph background.
January 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM