Unlock New Expertise: Travel Support Available for Node Staff Training Across Europe and Beyond

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.