3 December 2025
Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Královopolská 147, Brno, Czech Republic
One day workshop filled with news from experts on brain imaging including EEG, MRI, microscopy, optics, miniscope and preclinical studies. Many different facilities with expertise in brain imaging will present their know-how.
The workshop is organized by the ISI MR core facility.
2 – 4 December 2025
Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Královopolská 147, Brno, Czech Republic
Learn principles of Electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy in three days and try operating microscopes and preparing biological specimens. The course is aimed at university students and young scientists in the life sciences and soft materials who are planning to use advanced imaging and analytical methods in their research.
The course is organized by the ISI EM core facility and supported by the BC LEM and CUNI VMCF core facilities.
Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Prague, Czech Republic
The conference is open to everyone interested in imaging methods, with no presentation required to attend. The program will feature expert talks covering light and electron microscopy, multimodal and correlative imaging, and medical imaging. Highlights include keynote and invited lectures, a poster session, a company exhibition, presentations of the latest technological innovations, and outstanding results from Czech-BioImaging Core Facilities.
More details coming soon!
2-3 October 2025
CEITEC Brno University of Technology, B0.04, Purkyňova 123, Brno
This course is the introduction to light microscopy and to the Biophotonics Core Facility. It is particularly suitable for potential users of the facility. The course can also be registered for a PhD study program as the TEB-A subject available at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
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
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!
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
