Working Groups
Working Groups
Below, you can find a list of active working groups or in formative stage. Any LABI member can join one or more of them. If you wish to join a working group, please, email latambioimaging@gmail.com with your personal information and interests.
Training and Education
This group is responsible for developing and promoting training and education activities in bioimaging in the Latin American region.
Objectives
- Collaborating in the coordination of training and education activities in the region, other networks and societies.
- Facilitating the exchange of experience and knowledge among bioimaging professionals in Latin America.
- Creating educational resources and programs to improve the technical and scientific skills of bioimaging professionals and students.
- Organizing training courses, workshops, and seminars to promote best practices in bioimaging.
- Supporting the development of new training programs in bioimaging in the region
- Latin America Light Microscopy Course 2024
- Mapping Bioimaging Training and Education Programs in Latin America
Latin America Light Microscopy Course 2024
Mapping Bioimaging Training and Education Programs in Latin America
Members
Leonel Malacrida
(Board Liaison)
Iván Rey
(Board Liaison)
Anibal Varga
Juan Pablo Henriquez
Gregory Kitten
Christopher Kushmeric
Dawidson Gomes
Hernan Grecco
Rodrigo Vena
María Claudia Marchi
Alejandro Saavedra
Lucia Lopez
Cora Pollak
Gonzalo Escalante
Chairs
Andrés Rossi / Marcela Díaz / Victoria Repetto
Communication
This group is in charge of the internal and external
communication of LABI.
Objectives
- Developing and implementing a communication strategy for LABI.
- Creating and managing content for LABI’s website, social media, and newsletters.
- Promoting LABI’s activities and initiatives to the scientific community, industry, and general public.
- Facilitating communication and collaboration among LABI members.
- Building momentum through Networks: Bioimaging across the Americas (LABIxBINA2023 report)
- #WEBINAR Seeding Labs Instrumental Access Program
Building momentum through Networks: Bioimaging across the Americas (LABIxBINA2023 report)
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Members
Iska Tuero
Chairs
Cooperation with partners
This group focuses on building and maintaining strategic partnerships with organizations, institutions and networks that share LABI’s mission and values.
Objectives
- Identifying potential partners and opportunities for collaboration.
- Establishing and managing relationships with partners.
- Collaborating with partners on joint initiatives and projects.
- Promoting LABI’s mission and values to partners and stakeholders.
Members
Andrés Kamaid
Lía Pietrasanta
Gustavo Chiabrando
Chairs
Outreach & Integration
This group will be responsible for promoting and increasing awareness in this key missions:
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Outreach for Open Science: Engaging Communities to inspire the next generation of scientists
- Global Dissemination: Showcasing Latin American Science to Global Audience
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Integration for Innovation: Connecting Latin Americans “at home” and abroad to address microscopy accessibility gaps
Chairs
Mariana De Niz / Licyel Lenny / Hernan Grecco.
Corporate and industry partners
This group will focus on developing and maintaining relationships with corporate and industry partners.
Objectives
- Identifying potential partners in the private sector that share LABI’s mission and values.
- Establishing and managing relationships with corporate and industry partners.
- Collaborating with partners on joint initiatives and projects.
- Promoting LABI’s mission and values to corporate and industry partners.
