Published: 2020-07-29
In November 2019, the European Commission officially established Euro-BioImaging – which provides life scientists with open access to a broad range of technologies and resources in biological and biomedical imaging – as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC). As stipulated by the statutes published in the Official Journal of the European Union, Euro-BioImaging ERIC’s governance includes a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), whose role is to oversee the scientific, ethical, techn...
Published: 2020-07-23
Due to the COVID-19 emergency in Spring 2020, Euro-BioImaging’s Phase Contrast Imaging Flagship Node in Trieste, Italy, started running remote experiments at its Elettra Synchrotron facility. This new modus operandi represents a true revolution for the site. Dr. Giuliana Tromba, the SYRMEP Beamline Coordinator, shares the remote procedures her facility has implemented – and explores some possible next steps: “… Before the global pandemic, operations at the Elettra Synchro...
Published: 2020-07-23
Biological and biomedical imaging technologies are essential for addressing many research questions related to Covid-19 and for diagnosis. A recent study conducted by the Heidelberg University Center for Integrative Infectious Disease Research, in collaboration with EMBL and the Heidelberg Collaboratory for Image Processing, reveals a procedure that combines high-throughput microscopy and semi-automated image analysis of virus-infected cells from a cell line to identify SARS-CoV-2 spec...
Published: 2020-07-22
Euro-Bioimaging is a research infrastructure that has been founded to provide access to the best imaging services in Europe. These services are provided its 21 Nodes, all of which are internationally renowned imaging facilities. A prime goal of Euro-BioImaging ERIC is to ensure that its imaging technologies are truly cutting-edge. To ensure that our repertoire of provided technologies will stay abreast with the fast development and the breakthroughs in imaging research, we have, together with ou...
Published: 2020-07-22
In the battle against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, imaging technologies play a crucial role. From cellular biology to diagnostics and disease management, imaging techniques are enhancing research. Are you interested in using imaging technologies, but not sure how to access them? All scientists, regardless of area of expertise, field of activity, geographic location, or affiliation can benefit from Euro-BioImaging’s pan-European open access services to imaging facilities. Take advantage of Euro-BioIma...
Published: 2020-07-08
The new coronavirus is highly contagious. However, despite the wide spread of the virus and its ability to bring entire healthcare systems to their knees, only a small percentage of patients - around 5-10% - develop the most serious (and sometimes fatal) forms of the disease. Often these forms have a rapid and unpredictable course that lead the patient to go from a mild symptomatology to a serious respiratory insufficiency in a very short time. The San Raffaele Hospital in Milan, part of Euro-Bi...
Published: 2020-07-01
Expressions of Interest are invited for the Euro-BioImaging Directorate positions. Please find the details here...
Published: 2020-07-01
Thank you very much to all applicants for submitting a new Node application or a proposal to upgrade their existing Node! We are excited to have received so many new applications, and we will now carefully check their eligibility before the independent review by the Euro-BioImaging Scientific Advisory Board will start.More information on the documentation can be found in the Document Gallery of the Euro-BioImaging Web Portal. If you have questions, please contact us at info@eurobioimaging.e...
Published: 2020-06-25
Imaging facilities across the globe are scrambling to adapt remote procedures - or new, stricter hygiene measures - that make it possible to open and operate in the COVID-19 era. But for some facilities, remote access is business as usual. Enzo Terreno, coordinator of Euro-BioImaging’s Multimodal Molecular Imaging Node in Italy, shares his experience providing remote access to the Molecular & Preclinical Imaging Centers (M & PIC) at the University of Torino. Detailed specification and close co...
Published: 2020-06-22
Laboratories around the world are in the process of developing new methods to welcome new users in the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown. Members of Euro-BioImaging, a pan-European infrastructure that provides life scientists with open access to a broad range of biological and biomedical imaging technologies, are sharing their experiences. Eija Jokitalo of Euro-BioImaging’s Finnish Advanced Light Microscopy (FiALM) Node shares her experience providing remote access to the EM facility in Helsi...
Published: 2020-06-22
Since 2015, Euro-BioImaging has proudly participated in the Horizon 2020-funded cluster project CORBEL (Coordinated Research Infrastructures Building Enduring Life-Science Services), along with 12 other life science research infrastructures (LS RIs). The ambitious goal of the CORBEL project was to facilitate user access across different RIs, involving multiple scientific fields and a broad range of technologies and services. By coordinating activities across RIs, CORBEL set out to build joint se...
Published: 2020-06-05
A Nordic network of imaging nodes, Bridging Nordic Microscopy Infrastructures (BNMI) has been awarded NOK 2.5 million from NordForsk (220,000 Euros), as part of the Nordic Research Infrastructure Hubs initiative. Euro-BioImaging’s Norwegian Node is part of this network, and spearheaded this initiative. The funding will contribute to the development of imaging courses, workshops and seminars. In addition, it will support mobility of Nordic users within BNMI and the rest of Europe. Project ...
Published: 2020-06-04
The European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC) and Euro-BioImaging signed a collaboration agreement on 14 May 2020 to enhance communication about their respective services, to promote the development of joint services, and to encourage best-practice sharing and staff exchanges. The collaboration agreement will focus on facilitating access to marine model organisms and encouraging the use of advanced microscopy techniques in their study. Read the press release....
Published: 2020-06-03
During the COVID-19 pandemic, computed tomography (CT) is the imaging method of choice to diagnose and monitor patients with COVID-19 because of its resolution, availability in intensive care units, and cost-effectiveness. Scientists from the University Federico II of Naples, part of Euro-BioImaging’s Molecular Imaging Italian Node, decided to evaluate the use of medical imaging technologies such as FDG-PET/CT during the COVID-19 pandemic in Southern Italy. They undertook a comparative st...
Published: 2020-05-29
From fundamental research on the molecular level to medical applications and diagnostics, imaging technologies provide crucial insight into the basic biology of the COVID-19 virus. Among others, imaging technologies: Contribute to an in-depth understanding of the molecular processes of infection Support the development of therapeutics Confirm diagnosis and help monitor patients in the clinic Euro-BioImaging is currently processing proposals related to COVID-19 ...
Published: 2020-05-27
Euro-BioImaging’s French Node in Bordeaux is contributing to an important study led by the University of Bordeaux to understand COVID-19 infection and inflammatory response using fully differentiated human bronchial epithelium as model. Fluorescent imaging techniques such as immune fluorescence and RNAscope technology will be used in this highly relevant physiological system to determine if a particular cell type is (preferentially) infected by the virus. Dr Harald Wodrich, INSERM Researc...
Published: 2020-05-20
The major impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 - including lockdown and quarantine in most parts of Europe - has changed the way scientists work. Laboratories around the world have shut down, and are required to develop new methods/processes to go back to work while respecting stringent hygiene measures. Members of Euro-BioImaging, a consortium of European countries and EMBL that provides life scientists with open access to a broad range of biological and biomedical imaging technologies, are imple...
Published: 2020-05-06
Imaging technologies have a central role in driving fundamental research and applied innovations in both biological and biomedical research. These technologies help a very broad user and research community to reach breakthrough biological discoveries and to proceed with translation into innovations in the fields of medicine, diagnostics, drug development, biotechnology, and molecular ecology. The Euro-BioImaging ERIC is a consortium of 14 European countries and EMBL that provide life scientists ...
Published: 2020-04-24
With Europe becoming a hotspot for the COVID-19 pandemic, these last few weeks have been tough. To help lift the spirits and share experiences, the Euro-BioImaging “Nodes & friends virtual beer session” was born. Every Friday afternoon, members of the Euro-BioImaging Hub and Nodes from all corners of Europe come together to close another historical week and say “cheers” to staying at home and keeping healthy! ...
Published: 2020-04-22
To remain at the technological forefront, Euro-BioImaging uses “showcasing” and “proof-of-concept” studies to ensure that new technologies are continuously integrated into its portfolio. The first proof-of-concept studies includes Photoacoustic Imaging, Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) microscopy and Quantitative Phase Imaging. These technologies will be offered through the Euro-BioImaging Web Portal for user access once the COVID-19 emerg...
Published: 2020-04-20
It is not surprising that the COVID-19 outbreak has significantly limited Euro-BioImaging’s physical user access services. Nevertheless, we are thankful for the necessary health and safety measures put in place all across Europe, and it is fantastic to see researchers come together to fight this pandemic. Imaging research is essential in this fight, and Euro-BioImaging will continue to support your research as best as possible; starting with a COVID-19 repository for the life science community...
Published: 2020-04-17
Euro-BioImaging Hub is looking for a Euro-BioImaging Industry Board (EBIB) Coordinator who will work in close collaboration with EBIB Chair and EBIB members located across Europe as well as with the Euro-BioImaging Hub Office. The position is located at the Bio-Hub at EMBL Heidelberg. The Euro-BioImaging Industry Board (EBIB) is currently comprised of thirteen different companies across the imaging field. In the EBIB, all companies work together as a single, professional ...
Published: 2020-04-17
Here's the latest Euro-BioImaging newsletter! Including for instance COVID-19-related updates, the call for new Nodes and some exciting funding news. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/75e8ca11a7d4/euro-bioimaging-newsletter-april-2020...
Published: 2020-04-07
Following closely the Covid-19 situation, Euro-BioImaging asks everyone involved, including Euro-BioImaging users, to align with the recommendations of their relevant national health departments.Euro-BioImaging will process the online submission of new user proposals as before, but flexibility needs to be applied when it comes to scheduling a physical user visit until available information on the European situation allows again for reliable and safe travel planning. Euro-BioImaging is also looki...
Published: 2020-04-07
The ongoing pandemic has given reason to consider the public awareness of bioscience and its general importance. In this respect, it was interesting to browse through different mass media and science journals at the turn of the year, as the new decennium, carrying the somewhat prophetic number 2020, spurred an exceptional interest in things to come. There was a cavalcade of interviews, columns, blogs, and debates from experts with presumed crystal balls to provide visions of the future. The pred...
Published: 2020-03-30
"For the advancement of science: Working with European Life Science Research Infrastructures" is a new brochure created by CORBEL. The brochure explains the many advantages of working with Life Science Research Infrastructures, including why access to services and technologies they offer, their collaborative work, and the creation of common service pipelines are advancing life science research. Read and download the brochure here: https://www.corbel-project.eu/...
Published: 2020-03-30
Euro-BioImaging ERIC has opened its Call for Nodes 2020. Cutting-edge imaging facilities hosted by Euro-BioImaging member states and prospective member states, which are supported by their national authorities to become a Node of this pan-European research infrastructure, are invited to submit their Expression of Interest before June 30th, 2020. More information on the documentation that needs to be provided can be found in the Document Gallery of the Euro-BioImaging Web Portal as well as i...
Published: 2020-03-26
The World Molecular Imaging Society (WMIS) is holding a series of COVID-19 webinar series called "Imaging of infection". Click here for more information....
Published: 2020-02-05
For the new Euro-BioImaging Bio-Hub at EMBL in Heidelberg, we are looking for a Scientific Project Manager to support us in managing relevant aspects of the Euro-BioImaging operation. S/He will be integrated into the international Bio-Hub team, working closely together with colleagues in the fields of imaging technologies, project management, communication & outreach, image data analysis and science policy. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordination of user access to state-of-...
Published: 2020-02-05
Global BioImaging recently received a distinguished award by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI, https://chanzuckerberg.com/), which allows us to set-up an exciting as well as extensive training programme for core facility staff and managers. This program aims at building professional capacity internationally in this field by offering tailored training courses in e.g. imaging facility management and operation; image data management; latest imaging technologies; and more topics as requested by t...
Published: 2020-01-29
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has announced over $1.3 million (€1.2 m) in funding to support Global BioImaging; an international network of bioimaging facilities and communities coordinated by EMBL, with Euro-BioImaging as one major partner. The three-year grant will support Global BioImaging’s work to promote community building and training worldwide, and in this way also facilitate scientists to access the latest imaging technologies....
Published: 2020-01-22
Euro-BioImaging is a publicly funded, non-profit research infrastructure. Hence, the costs for scientists to access Euro-BioImaging services are kept to their minimum, with the sole aim to allow running the infrastructure. The costs vary – for instance, while access to data services is normally free of charge, access to technologies generally involves a fee. For more information please click here....
Published: 2020-01-21
In March 2020, Euro-BioImaging will launch its next Call for Nodes. Cutting-edge imaging facilities hosted by Euro-BioImaging member states and prospective member states will be invited to submit their Expression of Interest to become part of this new European research infrastructure for imaging technologies in the life sciences, to openly offer their services to all European scientists and beyond. If you are interested in this call, you can find the procedure, criteria and the application ...
Published: 2019-12-17
Following the successful first board meeting of Euro-BioImaging on 12-13 December in Helsinki, Euro-BioImaging is now operational and the login feature of the Euro-BioImaging Web Portal has been activated. Users can now login to the portal and submit proposals to access Euro-BioImaging imaging technologies. https://www.eurobioimaging.eu/login(The previously used Interim Web Access Portal can no longer be used to submit new proposals, but it remains online for processing previously subm...
Published: 2020-01-09
On 29th October, 2019, after more than 10 years of preparatory work with active engagement from 25 national imaging communities, the European Commission officially established Euro-BioImaging as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC). To mark this achievement, Euro-BioImaging published a Special Edition Newsletter to give recognition to the community's effort in this process and revisit the importance of this remarkable achievement for European life science research. Read the newsl...
Published: 2019-11-21
The registration for the 4th NEUBIAS conference in Bordeaux, Feb 29- Mar 6 February 2020, is now open.NEUBIAS brings together life-scientists, bioimage analysts, microscopists, and image analysis developers from Europe and international partners in Australia, Singapore, Brazil and the USA (www.neubias.org). NEUBIAS is a forum to exchange the newest findings, applications, and cutting-edge developments in ...
Published: 2019-11-07
The European Commission has officially established Euro-BioImaging as a European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC). With its ERIC status, Euro-BioImaging is now legally recognised as a European research infrastructure for biological and biomedical imaging. All Euro-BioImaging services are accessible via www.eurobioimaging.eu.Euro-BioImaging ERIC is hosted by Finland, and the Statutory Seat of the ERIC is located in Turku, Finland. The Euro-BioImaging coordinating Hub consists in add...
Published: 2020-01-09
In October 2019, the first physical meetings of Euro-BioImaging’s Bio and Med Nodes took place at EMBL (site of the Bio Hub) and Torino University (site of the Med Hub). Together with Node representatives, Hub team members, national imaging coordinators and Euro-BioImaging Industry Board members gathered at both meetings; resulting in lively, interactive discussions including: methods to boost user outreach; raising financial support for transnational user access to Nodes; and, the generation ...
Published: 2020-01-09
Tobias Kletter is a PhD-student in the Reber lab at Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany. His research in the area of cell biology focuses on how mitotic spindles are adapted during cell differentiation. When some of his new experiments required automated microscopy techniques, together with his PI, Simone Reber, he applied to access the technology and expertise at the Euro-BioImaging Node at EMBL via the iNEXT open call. They found the application process to be straightforward and received po...
Published: 2019-09-18
On 11.07.2019, at the meeting of ESFRI Research Infrastructures in the life sciences, Euro-BioImaging and EU-Openscreen signed a collaboration agreement to boost their joint support of the European Life Science community.In signing this agreement, Euro-BioImaging and EU-OPENSCREEN acknowledge the value and importance of their own field of expertise being embedded in a larger scope of technologies and services offered by complementary Research Infrastructures. Harmonizing user ...
Published: 2019-09-18
Here's the latest Euro-BioImaging newsletter! Including exciting updates and opportunities from Global BioImaging, COMULIS, the BioImageArchive, our IndustryBoard and EOSC-Life. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/6ac0b580a4bd/euro-bioimaging-newsletter-13-july-2019...
Published: 2019-09-18
Since May 2016, Euro-BioImaging has enjoyed a successful interim operation; offering life scientists open access to imaging services across its 29 Nodes Candidates throughout Europe. The next step is ERIC (European Research Infrastructure Consortium) status, and this will be launched with at least 15 founding members: Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland (the legal host), France, Hungary, Israel, Italy (site of the Med Hub), Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, UK and ...
Published: 2019-09-18
With the advances in modern imaging technologies, the wealth of digital imaging data is rising exponentially. While this will lead to exciting breakthroughs, new challenges are also presenting themselves. The storage of data, its complexity and interoperability are but a few of the challenges for today’s life scientists. In response to these modern imaging trends, EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) is expanding its remit to include bioimaging data. Through its new,...
Published: 2019-05-10
On December 12th, the European Commission has published the article "Global network of research infrastructures promotes bioimaging technologies", highlighting Global BioImaging (GBI) as success story on their website. If you want to learn more about this international network of imaging infrastructures, please visit also our GBI website. Enjoy the read!...
Published: 2019-05-09
These days, the ability to exploit and understand research data is critical for the next advances in understanding of life and disease, addressing societal challenges and strengthening the bio-economy. To ensure that European Life Science remains at the forefront of global advances and to deepen research, scientific data along with its associated digital services must be findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR) across scientific disciplines and national boundaries.On 1 March 2019,...
Published: 2019-05-09
The ability to do research depends on the availability of suitable products. It is therefore essential that researchers and imaging facility staff have a clear communication line to a wide range of companies in the field to ensure that the companies understand the trends in research thereby making available suitable products. The Euro-BioImaging Industry Board (EBIB) members consist of a range of companies in the field of imaging, joined together by their recognition of the importance of working...
Published: 2018-10-08
The Global BioImaging EoE III took place on September 14th-15th at the Charles Perkins Centre of the University of Sydney. It attracted 64 participants representing - for the third time in a row - imaging infrastructures from all contintents!The worksop succeeded in paving the way to ensure a sustainable future for the Global BioImaging network. Although the H2020 funding is coming to an end in November 2018, more EoE worshops are already planned and the network's a...
Published: 2018-10-08
Read the latest news and updates from Euro-BioImaging in the most recent newsletter!https://mailchi.mp/43eb6fadb7b7/euro-bioimaging-newsletter-11-august-2018...
Published: 2018-10-09
Following a two-year evaluation process, reviewed by a panel of independent senior experts, ESFRI - the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures - has granted Euro-BioImaging the Landmark status of “European Research Infrastructure for Imaging Technologies in Biological and Biomedical Sciences”. This status is recognised by the European Commission as a benchmark for quality, recommending that Euro-BioImaging is the “go-to” Research Infrastructure to support imaging resea...
Published: 2018-10-09
EuBI proudly announces the first showcasing of new imaging technologies during its Interim Operation. The technological innovation of imaging technologies in the life sciences is continuous and exciting. To support the imaging community and its associated high-quality research, EuBI must remain at the technological forefront.To achieve this, EuBI has established workflows to ensure that new technologies are continuously integrated by the community into the EuBI portfolio. These new technologies ...