The EMBL Imaging Centre is EMBL's new service unit for researchers from across the world for the highest resolution EM and LM technologies.

Heidelberg, Germany
πŸ“’ Applications are open for the Autumn School on Single Particle #CryoEM! πŸ“… 19–23 Oct 2026 πŸ“ EMBL Imaging Centre A 5-day course combining lectures, hands-on training, data processing. πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/moMfV
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πŸš€We are excited to have the #EasyGrid now at the EMBL Imaging Centre – we look forward to implement it in our service workflows soon!
The Papp team has developed EasyGrid and EasyGrid Control, new instruments for automated cryo-EM sample preparation and quality control. These systems, described in the journal Nature Methods, are improving and accelerating microscopy and imaging studies. bit.ly/4wbhj3L
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πŸ”¬βœ¨ The first WoW Award at @embl celebrated the beauty and impact of scientific imaging. The award-winning works are now lighting up the β€œWindow of Wonder” at the EMBL Imaging Centre. Full article πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/z2RyX #Imaging #Microscopy #ScienceCommunication
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πŸ”¬ Registration is open for the EMBL Imaging Centre Symposium 2026! πŸ“ Heidelberg | πŸ—“ 13–14 Oct 2026 Join us for cutting-edge #imaging science, expert talks, and hands-on industry workshops. πŸ“’ Submit your abstract by 1 Sept πŸ“ Register by 15 Sept πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/w7zRW
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πŸ”¬ WoW Award 2026 is here! 10 stunning microscopy images have been shortlisted β€” now it’s your turn to vote πŸ—³οΈ Top 3 win the public award! πŸ“ Vote online or join us on 25 April at EMBL for Microscopy Day πŸ‘‰shorturl.at/YMpGK
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πŸ”¬ Applications open! Join the @instructhub -ERIC Advanced cryo-FIB-SEM hands-on workshop (9–13 Nov 2026) at EMBL Imaging Centre. πŸ§ͺ Learn cutting-edge workflows 🀝 Train with leading experts πŸ”§ Gain real hands-on experience Apply now πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/wcxS4
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New services launching in 2026 β€” pilot projects wanted! πŸš€ We’re introducing: πŸ”¬ Oblique Plane Microscopy (OPM) – fast, gentle 3D imaging of living systems πŸ§ͺ Brillouin Microscopy – label-free mapping of mechanical properties Get in touch! πŸ“© ic-contact@embl.de
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πŸš€ New in 2026: Serial lift-out for cellular cryo-electron tomography! Our new service enables high-resolution cryo-ET of thick tissues & complex samples in near-native conditions β€” with faster workflows (1–2 days) and increased throughput. πŸ“© Get in touch: ic-contact@embl.de
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EMBL Imaging Centre retweeted
It's day 2 of the EMBL Course 'Brillouin microscopy for life science applications' at our campus πŸ”¬πŸ€“ Great energy in the lecture hall at the Imaging Centre – diving into the theory before moving on to the hands-on lab sessions. Excited for what’s next! #EMBLBrillouin #BrillouinMicroscopy @Kelsa909
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2025 was a big year for the @EmblImaging Centre πŸš€ πŸ”¬ 145 projects | 18 countries πŸ› οΈ New home-built microscopes (OPM & Brillouin) πŸ“š 16 publications πŸŽ“ Hands-on training & global conferences Take a look at our year at πŸ‘‡ shorturl.at/zXulx #Microscopy #Imaging #EMBL
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πŸš€ We’re hiring! We are looking for an Application Specialist in cryo-CLEM to help develop and deliver cutting-edge correlative light & electron microscopy workflows. πŸ“ Heidelberg | πŸ—“ Apply by 15 March 2026 πŸ‘‰ Apply here: rb.gy/qi15mi #Hiring #CryoEM #CLEM #EMBL
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πŸ“£ Deadline extended! The EMBL Imaging Centre WoW Award is still open ✨ Submit your most striking microscopy images for a chance to be displayed on the 40 mΒ² Window of Wonder LED wall in Heidelberg. πŸ—“οΈ New deadline: 31 January Details ➑️ shorturl.at/auFVl
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Through the EVOLVE programme, our Service Manager, Virginia Pierini, spent a week job-shadowing the team at @Fr_BioImaging in Bordeaux. A warm thank you to Caroline Thiriet and the entire FBI team for their exceptional hospitality! πŸ‡«πŸ‡·βœ¨ Full story πŸ‘‰ shorturl.at/0H7FH
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πŸ“£ The EMBL Imaging Centre WoW Award is open! Submit your most striking microscopy images for display on the 40 mΒ² Window of Wonder LED wall in Heidelberg. πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: 15 Dec 2025 Details ➑️ shorturl.at/auFVl #EMBL #Microscopy #ScienceArt #Imaging
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πŸ“’ We’re hiring at the EMBL Imaging Centre! Join our growing team in: πŸ”¬ Cryo-EM πŸ’‘ Light Microscopy πŸ“‹ Lab Management Apply here πŸ‘‰rb.gy/hb8gab ⏳ Deadline: 6 Oct 2026 πŸ’» Interviews: Oct (online) + Nov (onsite) #Hiring #Microscopy #CryoEM #LightMicroscopy #ScienceJobs
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πŸ–ΌοΈ Coming soon: The EMBL WoW Award! Submit your most stunning images from EMBL imaging tech & get featured on our 40 mΒ² LED wall in Heidelberg. 🧬 Open to @embl researchers + facility users πŸ“… Submissions: Oct–Dec 2025 🌟 Premiere: Spring 2026 πŸ‘‰Link: shorturl.at/0a4FR
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🚨 Big news from @embl: The @EmblImaging Centre receives new funding from @BI_Stiftung! πŸ™ŒThank you! This major boost will power next-gen imaging tech, expand services, and open new positions after the summer.πŸ”¬πŸŒ πŸ‘‰Read more: shorturl.at/TnCv3 #Imaging#LifeSciences
Boehringer Ingelheim Stiftung has committed €7 million to EMBL’s Imaging Centre. That means more opportunities to create groundbreaking, next-gen imaging technologies & provide necessary support to European life scientists. embl.org/news/connections/ne…
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