Since 2024, the EVOLVE project has been empowering Node staff to attend specialized training courses and workshops hosted by fellow Nodes and leading external institutions. This initiative is designed to broaden access to high-quality learning opportunities, helping staff expand their technical expertise, exchange knowledge, and strengthen collaboration across the network.
Staff members are encouraged to first explore the diverse training opportunities offered within our Nodes before considering external courses, ensuring that internal knowledge-sharing remains at the heart of our community.
Already, colleagues from our Nodes are taking advantage of this unique opportunity. The call is open until 2027—or until available funds are fully allocated. If you work at a Euro-BioImaging Node, now is the time to apply and invest in your professional growth.
Petar-Bogomil Kanev (Bulgaria)
Advanced Light Microscopy Node – Sofia
Course: Fluorescence Imaging Beyond Intensity
Location: EMBL Node, Heidelberg, Germany
Petar describes his experience as “an immense learning opportunity,” highlighting the intensive five-day program combining lectures and hands-on microscopy training. Particularly valuable were interactions with leading experts and exposure to advanced fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) techniques. The practical sessions using the Stellaris 8 microscope provided insights directly applicable to his home facility.
Marko Radanović (Slovenia)
SiMBION Node
Course: Cryosectioning and Immuno-Electron Microscopy + CLEM
Location: NL-BioImaging, Cell Microscopy Core, UMC Utrecht, the Netherlands
Marko’s training covered the full workflow from tissue preparation to correlative microscopy. He reports significant improvements in his technical skills, particularly in cryosectioning and immunolabeling. The knowledge gained is already enhancing workflows at his institute and supporting higher-quality research outcomes.
Ekaterina Sidorenko (Finland)
Finnish Advanced Microscopy Node
Course: Resin Electron Microscopy
Location: NL-BioImaging, Cell Microscopy Core, UMC Utrecht, the Netherlands
This hands-on workshop focused on TEM sample preparation techniques. Ekaterina emphasizes the value of practical training on ultramicrotomes and tool handling, which she now applies daily. The course also enabled her to share improved protocols with her team, raising the overall quality of their work.
Dominik Pinkas (Czechia)
Advanced Light and Electron Microscopy Node - Prague
Course: Cryo-Electron Tomography: Bridging Scales in Biology
Location: France BioImaging, ISERM, Bordeaux, France
Dominik gained deeper insight into data filtering approaches and their practical applications in electron tomography. He has already integrated these learnings into his daily workflow, improving imaging strategies and data processing. The experience will also enhance his teaching, as he incorporates new knowledge into training sessions for colleagues.
The EVOLVE travel support program is more than just funding—it’s a gateway to cutting-edge techniques, international collaboration, and professional advancement. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or explore new methodologies, this initiative offers the resources to help you get there.
Eligible areas
Funding Coverage
Up to €3,000 per applicant, reimbursed upon submission of a brief course report (travel, accommodation, registration fee). An email with the application form has been sent to our Nodes. If you are a Euro-BioImaging Core Facility staff member and have not received this communication, please contact your Node Supervisor or write to us at info@eurobioimaging.eu. You can also find the application form in the Members Section.
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