Bioimaging research infrastructure forms in Europe

Nov. 14, 2014
Bioimaging companies Leica Microsystems, Nikon, Zeiss, FEI, Olympus, SVI, and Photometrics have jointly founded an open industry board linked to the upcoming European research infrastructure for imaging.

Bioimaging companies Leica Microsystems, Nikon, Zeiss, FEI, Olympus, SVI, and Photometrics have jointly founded an open industry board linked to the upcoming European research infrastructure for imaging. Called Euro-BioImaging, the mission of the Board is to facilitate interaction between the imaging industry and its academic users, enabling timely understanding of the users' needs. This has potential to directly boost innovation in biomedical sciences and strengthen the position of companies that can respond faster to new developments on the market.

As a pan-European research infrastructure, Euro-BioImaging will be composed of imaging facilities, called nodes, distributed throughout Europe. These facilities will open their doors to all life science researchers, granting access to state-of-the-art imaging instruments and hosting training activities.

Christoph Thumser of Leica, the first Chair of the Board, says that “imaging companies are very motivated to establish closer interaction with users and to contribute to training activities, ensuring the best use of instruments,” adding that all other companies from the bioimaging and medical imaging are welcome to join the Board.

Plans for establishment of Euro-BioImaging came from the scientific community in Europe, but are now adapted by governments of 17 European countries and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL; Heidelberg, Germany), all of which are interested in its implementation and construction. It is expected that the first generation of Nodes is selected next year by countries, soon opening access to researchers.

Jan Ellenberg of EMBL, the scientific coordinator of Euro-BioImaging’s preparatory phase, emphasised that “it is very important that researchers and imaging facility staff have a clear communication line to a wide range of companies in the field, because their ability to do research depends on the availability of suitable products, be it lenses, lasers, or dyes, or large instruments like the most advanced super-resolution or electron microscopes.”

For more information, please visit www.olympus-europa.com/microscopy.

(Thumbnail image via Shutterstock)

-----

Follow us on Twitter, 'like' us on Facebook, connect with us on Google+, and join our group on LinkedIn

Subscribe now to BioOptics World magazine; it's free!

About the Author

BioOptics World Editors

We edited the content of this article, which was contributed by outside sources, to fit our style and substance requirements. (Editor’s Note: BioOptics World has folded as a brand and is now part of Laser Focus World, effective in 2022.)

Sponsored Recommendations

Next-level virus detection via WIDE-MIP microscopy

Dec. 4, 2023
Rapid and accurate detection of a virus can quite literally make the difference between life and death. With this in mind, researchers created a mid-infrared photothermal microscope...

Flexible, Thixotropic, One Component Dual Cure Epoxy

Dec. 1, 2023
Master Bond UV23FLDC-80TK is a moderate viscosity, cationic type system that offers both UV light and heat curing mechanisms. It cures readily within 20-30 seconds when exposed...

MRF Polishing

Dec. 1, 2023
Welcome to Avantier, your esteemed partner in optical solutions for over five decades. With a legacy of expert knowledge, we invite you to delve into the realm of precision optics...

Fluorescence Microscopy Part 1: Illuminating Samples for High-Resolution Imaging

Dec. 1, 2023
Illuminating Samples Fluorescence microscopy is a powerful imaging technique widely used in various fields, especially in biomedical research, to visualize and study fluorescently...

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Laser Focus World, create an account today!