HiLight (Heidelberg-Mannheim Light Microscopy Network) connects microscopy experts to foster collaboration, training and high-quality imaging research. The workshop will highlight key super-resolution techniques and their use in cutting-edge biomedical studies. The organization of the workshop is supported by the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF).

The workshop is tailored for PhD students and postdocs keen on learning fundamentals of super resolution microscopy and its applications in life sciences. We encourage researcher who are ready to use super resolution techniques to their ongoing scientific projects to apply for the practial part of the workshop.

Key Workshop Highlights: 

• Theoretical lectures covering super resolution microscopy techniques, sample preparation, labeling, imaging and image processing. 
• Hands-on sessions will provide participants with practical experience using cutting-edge equipment and software for image acquisition and analysis. 
• Opportunity to discuss individual scientific project with super-resolution microscopy experts.
   

Workshop Details:  

Duration: 2.5days 

​Participation: The workshop will consist of a theoretical part (limited to 50 participants) and a practical hands-on session (limited to 6 participants).

Registration: The workshop is free of charge.

During registration, applicants should indicate whether they wish to attend the theoretical part only (2 days, morning session only) or both the theoretical and practical components (2.5 days). Applicants interested in the practical session are required to submit a short motivation statement outlining how they plan to use super-resolution microscopy in their research; this can be provided during the registration process. As places are limited, early application is strongly encouraged.