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
11 – 13 November 2025
Institute of Molecular Genetics, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague
TBD
CANCELLED FOR 2025
Microscopy Service Unit of the IEM CAS / Bioimaging Facility of the IPHYS CAS / Core Facility – Magnetic Resonance of the ISI CAS
The course aims to teach multimodal preclinical imaging techniques, including in vivo two-photon microscopy, in vivo multi-photon-based label-free techniques (SHG, THG, CARS), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of small rodents. Participants will acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in various neuroimaging techniques, with a focus on intravital multi-photon microscopy and MRI principles. Emphasizing the importance of animal models in physiological research, the course guides participants through the entire process of conducting preclinical bioimaging experiments. It includes a detailed pipeline for analyzing brain tumour structures and functional parameters, covering cranial window surgery, two-photon microscopy usage, perfusion MRI and subsequent image analysis. Additionally, the workshop addresses the challenges in using animal models for research and provides access to field experts.
Course fee: 11500 CZK incl. VAT (approx. 450 EUR)
Registration deadline: 30. 6. 2025
Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis, and places are limited to 10 participants. To secure a spot, payment must be completed upon receiving the invoice.
As part of the registration process, applicants are asked to describe their expectations for the course, the challenges they would like to address, and how the knowledge gained will benefit their research. The response should be 200-300 words long.
If the number of applicants exceeds the available spots before all registrations are confirmed, priority will be given based on the relevance of each applicant’s description of their expectations and how they plan to apply the knowledge gained.
Once registered, applicants will receive an invoice, and their place will be confirmed once payment is received.
The fee covers all course materials and teaching, meals throughout the course, refreshments during the opening and closing social events, transportation between Prague and Brno, and accommodation in Brno for the night from Thursday to Friday. It does not include travel costs to and from the course location (except for the provided transportation between Prague and Brno) or accommodation from Monday to Thursday.
12 – 14 November 2025
Institute of Experimental Medicine, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague
The course is tailored to users already familiar with the basics of image processing. It will be focused on automatization, high throughput and basic scripting. Course participants will learn how to create and edit macros in ImageJ and how to write more sophisticated scripts for batch processing. Furthermore, they will learn the basics of image processing in Matlab and Cellpose.
22 – 23 May 2025
Institute of Experimental Medicine, Vídeňská 1083, 142 20, Prague
This course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of volumetric and time-lapse data processing. It covers various tools for processing, visualization, and quantitative analysis of 3D/4D microscopy data. The first part of the course will provide an introduction to Imaris software, while the second part will explore several other software options.
The course includes hands-on sessions, giving participants the opportunity to personally explore and use the tools. No prior knowledge of the software is required.
Dear Czech-BioImaging Users,
We are excited to announce the Czech-BioImaging Open Call for User Project Support for Spring 2025! This call invites innovative researchers to apply for financial support to carry out cutting-edge biomedical imaging projects at our Core Facilities.
Through this program, 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:
How to Apply: Submit your project details through the online application form, providing a scientific and methodological overview, expected outcomes, and financial needs. After submission, a panel of experts will evaluate your project based on its originality, scientific excellence, and feasibility.
For more information on eligibility, the application process, and the types of support available, please visit: www.czech-bioimaging.cz/open-calls
Dear Czech-BioImaging Users,
we are excited to share with you the launch of the Falling Walls Global Call 2025, a key part of the renowned Falling Walls Science Summit that will take place from 7-9 November 2025 at the Falling Walls Science House, Karl-Marx-Allee 34, Berlin. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in person or attend online.
The Falling Walls Global Call is an international competition designed to bring together a diverse range of science enthusiasts. It seeks the most groundbreaking and innovative science breakthroughs of the year. Nominations and applications from all over the world are invited to help make the 2025 Summit a celebration of excellent science.
Applications in the following categories are welcome:
In the Life Sciences category internationally recognised, established academics and leaders in the scientific study of life and organisms (e.g. biology, neuroscience, zoology) are welcome to apply.
We encourage you to explore the call and be part of this global celebration of science.
