The next TiM will take place in Münsingen from 17.-21. March 2025.
More information can be found here.
The Trends in Microscopy (TiM) conference series was first launched in 2005 by the German Research Foundation (DFG) as a biennial event and has since become a well-established meeting for both German and international researchers in the fields of light and electron microscopy. Held in cities such as Freiburg, Ulm, Bonn, New York, Berlin, Braunschweig, Würzburg, Dresden, and Düsseldorf, TiM has addressed both the development of advanced microscopy instruments and methods, as well as novel applications, while providing a platform for industry exhibitions.
In 2016, the German BioImaging Network joined as a co-organizer, and by 2018, TiM became the biennial meeting of the newly founded German BioImaging – Gesellschaft für Mikroskopie und Bildanalyse e.V. (German BioImaging – Society for Microscopy and Image Analysis, GerBI-GMB).
Impressions from TiM2020
The Trends in Microscopy (TiM) conference series was first launched in 2005 by the German Research Foundation (DFG) as a biennial event and has since become a well-established meeting for both German and international researchers in the fields of light and electron microscopy. Held in cities such as Freiburg, Ulm, Bonn, New York, Berlin, Braunschweig, Würzburg, Dresden, and Düsseldorf, TiM has addressed both the development of advanced microscopy instruments and methods, as well as novel applications, while providing a platform for industry exhibitions.
In 2016, the German BioImaging Network joined as a co-organizer, and by 2018, TiM became the biennial meeting of the newly founded German BioImaging – Gesellschaft für Mikroskopie und Bildanalyse e.V. (German BioImaging – Society for Microscopy and Image Analysis, GerBI-GMB).
A major shift occurred in March 2020 when TiM adopted a more hands-on, practice-oriented format, which was met with great enthusiasm. The revamped conference now serves both German and international research groups in light and electron microscopy, as well as scientists specializing in image data analysis and management. Expanding on the traditional conference model, TiM offers not only selected lectures and poster presentations but also immersive hands-on workshops. These workshops provide participants with the opportunity to engage directly with advanced microscopy or image data analysis techniques, demonstrated through real experiments drawn from ongoing research projects.
Over twenty different microscopy systems – supplied by manufacturers and research groups – are made available during the conference. Additionally, a fully equipped S1 cell culture laboratory is set up on-site for sample preparation, simulating a real-world research environment where participants can gain practical experience and, for example, conduct comparative imaging on different systems.
Another key feature of TiM is its focus on image data management. In collaboration with the DFG-funded I3D:bio project and the NFDI4BIOIMAGE, TiM offers a unique environment for testing the complete workflow of image data management with a diverse group of users.
For the past TiM2023, have a look at the event website for more impressions. And for a glimpse of TiM2020, please see the video below! The next TiM2025 will take place from 17.-21. March 2025 in Münsingen.
Copyright Gerhard Holst
