Super Resolution Microscopy Workshop
We are pleased to announce a Super Resolution Microscopy workshop, scheduled for April 10th to 12th, 2024, at the Center for Integrative Infectious Disease Research, Heidelberg University. Organized by the DZIF Infectious Diseases Imaging Platform (https://www.idip-heidelberg.org/), this workshop is tailored for PhD students and postdocs keen on learning fundamentals of super resolution microscopy and its applications in life sciences.
Key workshop highlights:
- Theoretical lectures covering super resolution microscopy techniques, sample preparation, labeling, imaging, and image processing.
- Hands-on sessions providing participants with practical experience using cutting-edge equipment and software for image acquisition and analysis.
- Limited opportunity to examine own biological samples.
- Expert speakers.
Workshop details:
- Duration: 2.5 days
- Participation: Practical component of the workshop is limited to 6 participants (theory lectures open to 30 participants).
- Registration: Individuals interested in attending both the theory and the practical parts are required to submit a concise (max. 1 page) motivation letter to vibor.laketa@uni-heidelberg.de, outlining how they plan to integrate microscopy into their research. Individuals interested only in the theory part don’t need to send a motivation letter but an email with the basic contact information (name, position, group, institute). Early application is encouraged due to limited slots. The application deadline is March 25, 2024.
- Costs: The workshop is free of charge.
- Contact: For any inquiries or additional information, please feel free to reach out to vibor.laketa@uni-heidelberg.de
We look forward to seeing you at the workshop, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in the dynamic field of super resolution microscopy!
CIID goes Lübeck
Last week we – seven medical students – represented our institute and its diversity of infectious disease research at the DZIF Autumn School 2023 in Lübeck (Germany).
We were delighted to gain insight into a wide range of infectiological problems and their approaches: Microbiomes, Lassa fever and Histoplasma capsulatum were only a few of the discussed topics. As you can imagine – we learned a lot! At the same time, there was also a big focus on mentoring and career decisions with several workshops concerning networking and future research possibilities for clinicians. During the coffee-breaks and on the Christmas market we put our newly acquired networking skills to the test and socialized in an open-minded environment.
Overall, this event was a great chance to get our feet wet in the science-pond by presenting our findings in front of a diverse audience!
Nicolai Koch, Paul Lempka, Smilla Steinbrück, David Lubotsky, Tomke Arand, Amelie Belosevic and Marie-Elise Bendel. Members of AG Frischknecht and AG Ganter (Malaria), AG Lohmann (HCV), AG Urban (HDV) and AG Grimm (AAV-vectors).