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

Coordinate training and education activities in the region to be the reference for regional networks and societies.
Improve the technical and scientific skills of imaging scientists and students, creating educational resources and programs.
Facilitate the exchange of experience and knowledge among Imaging Scientists in Latin America.
Accelerate the application of imaging technologies in biomedical research through focus training and exchange

Latin America Light Microscopy Course 2024
Mapping Bioimaging Training and Education Programs in Latin America

Latin America Light Microscopy Course 2024

This course is designed in the format of «train-the-trainer» and is aimed at imaging scientists who plan to run courses on fundamental topics in light microscopy for their own imaging communities.

Mapping Bioimaging Training and Education Programs in Latin America

We are conducting a comprehensive survey to map the diverse range of bioimaging training and education programs available in Latin America.

Chairs

Andrés Rossi | Unidad de Microscopía, Instituto Leloir, Argentina
Marcela Díaz | Unidad de Bioimagenología Avanzada, IPMon, Uruguay
Victoria Repetto | Centro de Microscopía Weber, UBA, Argentina
Ivan Rey | MicroCore, Universidad de los Andes, Colomba

Outreach & Integration

This group is responsible for open science, reaching different populations in Latin America is vital for communicating science and inspiring the next generation of science professionals.

Objectives:

Outreach for Open Science: Engaging Communities to inspire the next generation of scientists
Global Dissemination: Showcasing Latin American Science to Global Audience
Integration for Innovation: Connecting Latin Americans “at home” and abroad to address microscopy accessibility gaps

Chairs

Mariana De Niz | Nikon Imaging Center, Northwestern University
Hernan Grecco | Departamento de Física, UBA, Argentina
Licyel Lenny | Cambridge University, UK
Haydee Hernandez | Laboratorio Nacional de Microscopía Avanzada, UNAM, México

Data Science for Bioimaging

This group is dedicated to fostering the development and application of image data science in Latin America, addressing challenges related to training, infrastructure, computing, and funding while empowering researchers with the tools and knowledge.

Objectives

Develop regional training programs in image data science
Enhance access to infrastructure and computational resources
Promote standards for image data management, analysis, and reproducibility
Advocate for funding and collaboration

Chairs

Adán Guerrero | LNMA, México
Federico Lecumberry | Facultad de Ingeniería, Udelar, Uruguay
Paúl Hernadez LABI Hub Leader – The Catalyst Project | Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, México

Corporate and industry partners (open soon)

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.