India BioImaging (IBI), the growing Indian research infrastructure for imaging technologies in biological and biomedical sciences was initiated in 2012 with a vision to democratize access to cutting-edge microscopy technologies and harmonize training opportunities across India. While significant success in improving the training quality in imaging facilities was achieved, limited progress was made toward providing access to high-end imaging technologies. Today, we are committed to revitalizing the IBI community by uniting bioimaging stakeholders nationwide. Our objective is to elevate the standards and capabilities of Indian research by promoting the exchange of microscopy knowledge, encouraging research innovation, and sharing resources and expertise in the field.

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We are happy to share the news about the upcoming India BioImaging (IBI) community meeting in collaboration with Global Bioimaging (GBI), EMBL, Germany. This significant event is scheduled for the 12th and 13th of December 2024 at IISER Pune.

The primary goal of this gathering is to foster collaboration within the bioimaging community in India. Specifically, the IBI aims to:

1. Enhance the quality of microscopy training.

2. Provide advanced training for facility staff, including train-the-trainers programs and facility management training.

3. Devise collaborative solutions for image data storage and analysis.

4. Explore pathways for Indian researchers to access existing imaging facilities.

We firmly believe that by convening facility managers, imaging scientists, and decision-makers from prominent imaging cores across India, we can formulate a unified national strategy to propel the IBI community to a world-class standard. Hence, we are inviting you to join us at this meeting.

Together, we can work towards achieving our national goals. You can also help us to reach out to your region's imaging community, who might be interested in joining the meeting.

Imaging Core Facility Scientists (facility in-charges, managers, and staff), Research Lab Scientists focused on Imaging who provide access and training in microscopy/imaging, and Institution Directors.

Attendance is not open to Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD students, nor to research scholars.

Private sector professionals must contact indiabioimaging@acads.iiserpune.ac.in before registering.

The live meeting schedule is available here.

There is no registration fee.

Accommodation will be arranged for up to three nights, either in a single or double room (based on availability) at the IISER Pune guest house or nearby hotels. Meals, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee breaks, will be provided during the meeting days

(The registration is closed now)