19-21 November 2025
CEITEC MUNI, University Campus, Building E35, Room 145
This course, organized by the MUNI MAFIL CEITEC Core Facility is designed for master’s and doctoral students specializing in human brain mapping, regardless of their primary academic background. While prior knowledge of brain mapping is beneficial, it is not mandatory. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical expertise in various neuroimaging techniques.
Registration and a course fee are required for participation.
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.
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
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.
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.
27 – 28 May 2025
Institute of Experimental Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences, Rozvojová 263, 165 02 Prague 6
TBD
13 – 14 October 2025
+ 20 – 21 October 2025
Imaging Methods Core Facility, BIOCEV, Průmyslová 595, 252 50, Vestec
This course is structured in two parts and applicants may register for either part or both:
Introductory Session (October 13-14): Tailored for absolute beginners in Python programming, with a particular emphasis on image analysis and processing. While the skills learned will have broad applications, the focus will center on essential techniques for working with digital images. Prior knowledge of digital imaging is helpful but not required, as all methods will be clearly demonstrated and explained to build a strong foundation in the basics.
Advanced Session (October 20-21): A continuation of the introductory session, focusing on more complex methods, alternative approaches, and hands-on practice with tools like Napari for advanced visualization and AI tools like Cellpose for segmentation. This session builds on skills from the first part, making it ideal for participants who have completed the beginner session and wish to deepen their expertise.
Applicants may register for either part or both.
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