New EVOLVE Training Course for Node Staff : Communications and Management Skills for Imaging Core Facilities
Event details
- When
- October 20–22, 2026
- Where
- Turin
Communication & Management Skills for Imaging Core Facilities
20–22 October
Turin, Italy
Format: In-person / hybrid option for hand-picked workshops
Running a successful imaging facility requires more than scientific excellence. Today’s core facility professionals must also navigate complex collaborations, manage diverse users, and communicate impact effectively.
This course is designed to strengthen the transversal skills essential for modern facility management, helping you work smarter, confidently, and increase your facility’s visibility and value.
A highly interactive, hands-on training designed specifically for early/mid-career staff working in imaging core facilities across medical and biological domains.
Why Join?
Gain practical tools to:
- Communicate effectively with users and stakeholders
- Manage time, priorities, and complex workloads
- Navigate collaborations and working across multi-disciplinary teams
- Enhance your facility’s visibility and impact
What to Expect
3 days of interactive learning with experts:
Day 1: Communication foundations & conflict resolution
Day 2: Time management, user support & collaboration
Day 3 (half-day): Industry engagement & facility visibility
Tentative Programme Overview
Tuesday, 20 October – Building Communication Foundations
Establish core communication skills essential for imaging facility environments:
Proactive Communication for Facility Success
(Saskia Lippens, VIB)
Interactive Workshop: Part I: Communication Essentials, Active Listening & Conflict Resolution/ Part II Boost Your Effectiveness: Time & Project Management Skills
(Alison Dawkins, 360 Training, UK)
Wednesday, 21 October – Managing Time, Teams & Collaboration
Address the realities of complex facility environments:
Time & Priority Management
(Telmo Pereira, PPBI)
Facility Management in Preclinical Research
(Eva Drazanova, Czech BioImaging)
Communicating Impact & KPIs
(Daniela Avilés, Euro-BioImaging)
Interactive Workshop I. Creating & Managing Consortia for large-scale collaborative projects
- Group exercise: Designing a mini-consortium
- Applying collaborative and communication strategies
Lygature Team – Sophie Huiskes-Berends
Interactive Workshop II . Navigating Team Dynamics in Imaging Core Facilities
- Being team players in multidisciplinary environments
- Contributing to team’s resilience
Thursday, 22 October – Visibility, Strategy & Industry Engagement (Half Day)
Position your facility for long-term success:
Working with Industry Partners
(Theodora Stewart, King’s College London)
Marketing & Visibility Strategies
(Baubak Bajoghli, Austrian BioImaging)
Who It’s For
Imaging core facility staff, node managers, and scientists involved in service provision and user support. Priority will be given to early core facility staff and node staff who have not yet received EVOLVE funding support.
Secure Your Spot
Thanks to the EVOLVE Project, travel and accommodation support is provided to selected participants. Registration details have been shared via the Nodes mailing lists.
You can also access them via the Members only section or contact:
📧 info@eurobioimaging.eu