Dear Czech-BioImaging users,
it is our pleasure to inform you that the 2026/1 open call for User project support will open on September 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and will close on September 30, 2025 at 23:59 p.m.
This call invites innovative researchers to apply for financial support to carry out cutting-edge biomedical imaging projects at our Core Facilities.
Through this call, we provide up to CZK 100,000 (approximately €3,800) to support measurement costs, imaging-related sample preparation, and data analysis. We welcome both academic and commercial users from Czech and international institutions. This call aims to help users advance their projects by offering access to state-of-the-art technologies and expert support. Many past collaborations have led to impactful publications and successful grant applications.
Open Call Timeline:
9-12 September 2025
MUNI CELLIM CEITEC, University Campus, Building C02, Room 121 + CELLIM
We invite you to participate in a hands-on course focused on advanced techniques in light microscopy. The programme will cover various super-resolution imaging methods (including Image Scanning Microscopy, Optical Reassignment, SIM, and STORM), Light Sheet Microscopy, and Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging.
The theoretical sessions will be followed by hands-on training, giving participants the opportunity to apply these techniques on real biological samples. The course also includes dedicated sessions on image processing.
Hands-on session will be conducted using the following high-end systems:
24 – 28 November 2025
Institute of Molecular Genetics, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague
The course is designed for beginners and intermediate users of transmission electron microscopes. Upon completion of the course, participants will understand the principles of transmission electron microscope design and operation, and will receive extensive hands-on experience with transmission electron microscopes of varying complexity. Participants are encouraged to bring their own samples on TEM grids for imaging. While the focus will be on routine TEM operation, a demonstration of the cryoTEM workflow and a brief overview of sample preparation methods are also included in the program.
The course is taught in English.
until 16 June 2025
Online open call
Dear Czech-BioImaging Users,
we are pleased to share that the 12th annual Photogenic Science photography competition is now open for submissions as of May 5, 2025. This contest is organized for employees of the Czech Academy of Sciences and celebrates the visual beauty of scientific work.
We invite all Czech-BioImaging users to participate in the competition and submit their photographs—especially images captured through microscopes during their research projects conducted in our Core Facilities.
Selected entries will be showcased in an exhibition at the Science and Art Gallery in the Czech Academy of Sciences building on Národní třída at the end of 2025. In addition, top photographs from the main category will be featured in the official 2026 calendar of the Academy.
Photographs must be submitted via the online form at www.vedafotogenicka.cz. To upload photos, registration or login is required. Detailed rules and submission guidelines are available in the “Rules” section of the website.
25-27 September 2025
School of Medicine, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
Dear Colleagues,
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 27th National Congress of Electron Microscopy (EMK 2025) and the 2nd International Microscopy and Spectroscopy Congress (MSC 2025), which will be held under the auspices of the Turkish Society for Electron Microscopy and hosted by Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Istanbul, in September 25 to 27, 2025.
Abstract submission deadline: 31 May 2025
Early registration deadline: 25 July 2025
Both congresses welcome all microscopy studies in the fields of life sciences and material sciences. We sincerely believe that our congresses will contribute to the creation of a scientific environment where microscopy studies will be presented and discussed with the participation of valuable scientists who are experts in their fields, as well as contributing to close cooperation and collaborations including social interactions. Technical presentations and exhibitions of our sponsor companies regarding recent developments in the field of microscopy will be included in the congress content. The Congress venue, Acıbadem University Congress Center, equipped with state-of-the-art congress facilities, is situated in the city center with very easy access to the subway and Marmaray rail line that connects the Asian and European sides of the city.
On behalf of Organizing Committees and the Executive Board of the Turkish Society for Electron Microscopy, we extend our warmest regards and look forward to your valuable participation.
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Institute of Molecular Genetics, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague
Dear Czech-BioImaging and Euro-BioImaging users,
we are thrilled to invite you to our annual summer event, Photons, Electrons, & Sausages 2025 – user meeting and BBQ, hosted by the Prague Czech-BioImaging Core Facilities (CFs) and facilities that are the part of the Prague Node of the Euro-BioImaging ERIC. The event brings together all those who have utilized the services of CzBI CFs throughout the year and it serves not only as a user meeting, but also as a celebration of the collaboration and cooperation that have developed between our users and the CF staff across various projects.
Save the date:
The event is exclusive to registered users. Please ensure you register via our registration form to secure your spot and join us for an afternoon filled with great food and refreshing drinks, engaging activities with a microscopy theme prepared by our CFs and an announcement of the Picture of the Year award, showcasing pictures produced with the help of our facilities.
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email, which serves as your gateway through the Krč Campus security gate. Make sure to register early to help us plan the event smoothly.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at this casual get-together centered around the world of microscopy.
Best regards,
PES 2025 organizers
Dear Czech-BioImaging colleagues and users,
we are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Czech-BioImaging conference Imaging Principles of Life 2025, taking place 17–19 September 2025 at Hotel Atlantis in Rozdrojovice, Brno, Czech Republic.
Registration Deadline: 31 July 2025
This year’s conference marks a special milestone—the 10th anniversary of the Czech-BioImaging research infrastructure. We are excited to celebrate this occasion with our users, Core Facility staff, collaborators, and the wider biomedical imaging community.
The scientific program will feature:
Join us for a welcome dinner, followed by a gala evening with live music and dancing—a perfect opportunity to connect and celebrate with colleagues from across the imaging field.
We warmly invite you to be part of this special event and look forward to seeing you in Brno!
This year, Czech-BioImaging is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, marking a decade of providing open access to cutting-edge imaging technologies to enhance scientific research in the Czech Republic and internationally. Over the past ten years, we have helped advance biological and medical imaging, supporting thousands of researchers and fostering innovations across a variety of research areas.
Since its establishment, Czech-BioImaging has become a leader in providing access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities in the Czech Republic. With 16 imaging facilities and partnerships with 10 institutions, we annually serve more than 1,300 researchers.
“Thanks to our data, researchers publish over 200 scientific papers annually,” says Pavel Hozák, Director of Czech-BioImaging. “We offer a broad range of imaging methods and provide access to more than 200 specialized instruments, which are also available to international users through the European infrastructure Euro-BioImaging ERIC.”
To mark this significant milestone, a special meeting took place on March 18, 2025, at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague. The workshop titled “Long-term Sustainability of Research Infrastructures”, brought together key representatives from Czech-BioImaging, Euro-BioImaging, and the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports of the Czech Republic. The workshop focused on the long-term sustainability of large research infrastructures, ensuring that these resources continue to benefit future generations of researchers and advance scientific discovery. Following the workshop, an evening program was held at Jazz Dock in Prague, providing an opportunity for networking and informal discussions among experts and stakeholders in the bioimaging field.
As part of the anniversary celebrations, the Imaging Principles of Life Conference 2025 will feature a special program to honor Czech-BioImaging’s 10 years of success. This event will offer presentations, discussions, and insights into the future of bioimaging technologies, and it will be a fantastic opportunity for collaboration, networking, and innovation.
We invite everyone to join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement. Registration opens soon. For more details visit https://www.czech-bioimaging.cz/conference/
24-26 June 2025
Cellular Imaging Core Facility,
CEITEC MUNI, University Campus, Building C02, Room 121
This course is for students, postdocs, and staff who want to learn the fundamentals of light microscopy. Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, you will explore image formation, optical resolution limits, key microscope components, and much more.
You will gain practical experience in acquiring images using various microscopy techniques, including transmitted light microscopy, differential interference contrast (DIC), phase contrast, fluorescence widefield and confocal imaging.
The final part of the course focuses on image processing and analysis, teaching you how to properly process and analyze images using specialized software.
Dear Czech-BioImaging users,
we are pleased to share our participation in the Euro-BioImaging All Hands Nodes Meeting 2025, held to bring together nodes from across Europe to discuss innovations, collaborations, and the future of imaging technologies. Our teams from the Prague Node and CAPI Node had a strong presence in various parts of the program, contributing to cutting-edge discussions and presenting key insights.
Lectures:
Multimodal Targeting of FIB Lamella Milling for Cryo-TEM
Dominik Pinkas, IMG CAS, Prague Node, shared innovative methodologies aimed at improving FIB lamella milling for Cryo-TEM, pushing the boundaries of cryo-electron microscopy.
New Services and Methodologies at the Advanced Light and Electron Microscopy Node Prague
Aleš Benda, IMCF BIOCEV, Prague Node, introduced exciting new services and methodologies at the Prague Node
Interactive Session with Euro-BioImaging Hub Staff:
Opportunities from EVOLVE & Presentations from the Job Shadowing Program:
Breakout Session:
Poster Session:
For more information about the meeting, please visit the official Euro-BioImaging All Hands Nodes Meeting 2025 page.
16 – 20 June 2025
Institute of Molecular Genetics, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague
SATELLITE MEETING
The EMBO Satellite – SLM 2025 is an open forum designed to complement the EMBO Practical Course on Superresolution Light Microscopy. While the main EMBO course is reserved for selected participants, this satellite event provides a unique opportunity for the wider scientific community to engage with leading experts in the field.
Through a series of public lectures, invited speakers will share their research experiences in the context of the latest trends in superresolution light microscopy. Topics will range from sample preparation and ultra-expansion microscopy to computational approaches, localization microscopy, STED, and correlative imaging techniques.
The event encourages discussions, networking, and potential collaborations, making cutting-edge microscopy research more accessible to all of us.
Helena Novotná (Chmelová)
Light Microscopy Core Facility
Image in the banner: CD46 (green) and β1-integrin (magenta) in 3D STED super-resolution image. Frolikova et al. 2016, doi: 10.1038/srep33714
15 – 22 June 2025
Institute of Molecular Genetics, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague
Format: Hybrid (20 in-person seats, 25 virtual participants)
Apply by April 14, 2025
The EMBO Practical Course on Super-resolution in Light Microscopy provides lecturing and hands-on training in advanced imaging techniques, covering confocal-based computational super-resolution, Structured Illumination Microscopy (SIM), and Nanoscopy (STED & SMLM).
Participants will learn from leading experts and application specialists through lectures, keynotes, and hands-on sessions with state-of-the-art microscopy systems. The course is ideal for PhD students, postdocs and researchers in biology or microscopy facility staff, looking to deepen their expertise in super-resolution techniques.
Ivan Novotny – ivan.novotny@img.cas.cz
Michaela Blazikova – michaela.blazikova@img.cas.cz
June 16 – 20, 2025
The EMBO Satellite – SLM 2025 is an open forum designed to complement the EMBO Practical Course on Superresolution Light Microscopy. While the main EMBO course is reserved for selected participants, this satellite event provides a unique opportunity for the wider scientific community to engage with leading experts in the field. Through a series of public lectures, invited speakers will share their research experiences in the context of the latest trends in superresolution light microscopy
