First Series: Microscopy in Practice | Behind-the-Scenes Experiences in Bioimaging

From LABI’s Training & Education Working Group, we are launching this new virtual space to share experiences, lessons learned, and everyday challenges in bioimaging: Microscopy Experience Exchange (MEE).

This series of virtual seminars aims to share practical insights, key lessons, and common challenges we face in our daily work with microscopy. We invite you to join this space to strengthen collaboration, showcase technical knowledge from the region, and build collective capacities.

Event Details

• Format: Virtual (with registration)
• Time: 12:00 PM (GMT-3)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Structure: Introduction + short presentations (10 min each) + 20 min for discussion

Register here

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Description: To obtain quality images, a well-prepared sample is essential. In this first meeting, we invite you to listen and discuss some practical aspects that impact image quality, such as fixation technique and light scattering.

Key question: How does the preparation method impact the final quality of the fluorescence image?

• Thursday, June 5 – 12:00 (GMT-3)
• Speakers: Aníbal Vargas (Chile), Iván Rey (Colombia)
• Moderator: Victoria Repetto

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Description: In this second meeting, we invite you to share practical experiences on sample preparation for electron microscopy, comparing strategies based on available equipment and brands.

Key questions: How does the type of equipment available influence the sample preparation strategy? What variables should be considered when choosing the equipment and preparation method?

• Thursday, July 3 – 12:00 (GMT-3)
• Speakers: Andreia Lo Costa (Brazil), Liseth Garibaldi Sosa (Chile)
• Moderator: Iván Rey

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Description: In this third session, we will explore the challenges of experimental design in Latin American contexts, taking into account technical and resource constraints. We will share examples where local interactions have led to the development of creative solutions for designing and executing microscopy experiments and look behind the scenes at how these interactions emerged.

Key Question: How to design a robust microscopy experiment considering local constraints?

• Thursday, August 7 – 12:00 (GMT-3)
• Speakers: Samuel Rocha (Brazil), Marcela Díaz (Uruguay)
• Moderator: Victoria Repetto

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Description: In this fourth meeting, we will delve into the advantages of regional exchanges and discuss how to maximize short laboratory stays by structuring an effective work agenda.

Key Question: What elements should a work plan include to maximize learning during a short visit? How can an efficient training agenda be structured for technical stays?

• Thursday, September 4 – 12:00 (GMT-3)
• Speakers: Vanessa De Cássia (Brazil), Victoria Repetto (Argentina)
• Moderator: Iván Rey

Would you like to propose a topic or participate as a speaker in upcoming series? Write to us!

This space is collaborative and is built with the entire LABI community.