14th NorMIC Workshop on Biological Optical Microscopy

The NorMIC series of workshops aims to teach biological researchers (PhD students, engineers, postdocs and young PIs) the principles of biological microscopes and image processing.

Poster of 14th NorMIC workshop with text: "14th NorMIC Workshop on Microscopy Image Processing 25th Nov to 28th Nov NorMIC Platform University of Oslo" and logo of UiO and Senter for digitalt liv Norge and BNMI

This course is supported by the Digital Life Norway Research School and travel and accommodation is free for our members if you apply for a travel grant.

Updated information about the course and how to register is given here

Aim of the Workshop

We are placing special emphasis on scientific theory and concepts, rather than solely instructing on how to use specific image processing software. We hope that this approach will enable the attendees to quickly develop an understanding of the framework of modern bioimaging sciences and improve their ability to navigate their specific bioimaging applications in the future. Additionally, we aspire to establish a local imaging community through these workshops.

Workshop Format

  • Morning Sessions: These will consist of lectures covering essential scientific topics related to various aspects of microscopy image processing. 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. The morning sessions are free and open to public.
  • Afternoon Sessions: Participants will engage in hands-on sessions working with  various image processing softwares or on group projects. 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 image processing tools including coding with AI, reinforcing their understanding and ability to choose the best technologies for their research needs.

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)
  • 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)
  • Dominik Frei(InterInstrument As)

The workshop receive financial support from UiO:Life Sciences, Digital Life Norway(DLN), and Bridging Nordic Microscopy Infrastructure(BNMI)

Organiser

Edna Xian Hu and Oddmund Bakke

Published Oct. 2, 2025 2:07 PM - Last modified Nov. 21, 2025 1:45 PM