The NorMIC workshop series aims to teach biological researchers the principles of biological microscopy and image processing.
Time and place: May 6, 2025 – May 9, 2025, Kristine Bonnevies Hus, University of Oslo
The NorMIC workshop series aims to teach biological researchers—including PhD students, engineers, postdocs, and young principal investigators (PIs)—the principles of biological microscopy and image processing.
We are pleased to announce the 13th NorMIC Biological Optical Microscopy Workshop, for participants who use advanced imaging techniques in their research.
Optical imaging has undergone a true revolution—both in terms of molecular probes and instrument technology—allowing us to capture images down to the nanometer scale. At IBV, we now have access to the new STED Abberior super-resolution microscope, and leading instrument suppliers will be showcasing their latest technologies during the workshop. The course is also a social meeting place to get to know the imaging society, fellow imaging scientists. We have common warm lunches, coffee breaks and a formal course dinner in the city.
We are proud to host a top-tier national and international teaching team. Among them is Prof. Rainer Heintzmann from the Abbe Center of Photonics in Jena—a pioneer in structured illumination and other super-resolution methods. Prof. Heintzmann has been a cornerstone of our course over the years and will once again be joining us this year.
This is a hands-on workshop offering both theoretical and practical training on a wide range of microscopy systems. Even if you’ve attended before, we highly recommend returning to stay updated with the rapid advances in the field and to connect with the imaging community. You may also bring your own samples and you will get assistance to improve the quality of your imaging.
Registration is open until all spots are filled, on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information and to register, please visit the following link :
Registration is now open.
Preliminary Schedule
Aim of the Workshop
The workshop aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of imaging science, rather than focusing solely on operational techniques to produce attractive images. By the end of the workshop, students are expected to have a broad understanding of modern microscopy technologies. They will be equipped to evaluate the strengths and limitations of optical microscopy and make informed decisions when selecting the appropriate microscopy modality for their research.
Workshop Format
- Morning Sessions: These will consist of lectures covering essential scientific topics related to various aspects of microscopy imaging. The lectures will be delivered by both international and local imaging scientists, including some who have invented major microscope technologies, as well as industry experts.
- Afternoon Sessions: Participants will engage in hands-on sessions working with microscopes or on group projects. Students will be divided into five groups based on their research interests, allowing them to rotate through different microscope stations. In the afternoon, students will apply the knowledge and theories learned during the morning lectures to practical exercises. They will have the opportunity to compare different microscopes and imaging modalities, reinforcing their understanding and ability to choose the best technologies for their research needs.
Potential Instruments for the hands-on session:
- One Abberior STED-FLIM Microscope (in house system)
- Nikon Ji with spinning disk (potential in house system)
- Zeiss LSM880 Airyscan (Imaging Scanning Super Resolution microscope) (in house system)
- Olympus FV4000 with Near Infra Red imaging and silicon cushion immersion media (Demon system)
- Demon system: Nikon Ti2-E AXR med NSPARC (Imaging Scanning Super Resolution Microscope)(Demon system)
- ChipNano (Chip based TIRF System)
More information
Tentative Teacher and Staff of the Workshop
- Rainer Heintzmann (Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology in Jena, Germany)
- Felix Margadant (IBV, University of Oslo, Norway)
- Kay Schink (IMB, University of Oslo, Norway)
- PC Cheng (State University of New York in Buffalo, USA)
- William(Bill) Lounch (IMB, University of Oslo, Norway)
- Rune Enger (IMB, University of Oslo, Norway)
- Emma Lång(Riks Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Norway)
- Edna, Xian Hu (Life Sciences Building, University of Oslo, Norway)
- Oddmund Bakke (IBV, University of Oslo, Norway)
- Frode Skjeldal (IBV, University of Oslo, Norway)
- Linda Haugen(IBV, University of Oslo, Norway)
- Anna Lång(Riks Hospital, Oslo University Hospital, Norway)
- Vidar Jensen (IMB, University of Oslo, Norway)
- Dominik Frei(InterInstrument As)
- Martin Meschkat(Abberior Instrument)
- Luis Villegas(ChipNano)
- One Expert from Zeiss
- One Expert from Evident(Olympus)
