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

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

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

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

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

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

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