Event

Overview

Join us on Wednesday, 6 May, for an exciting Look Inside!Microscopy Meeting Mainz 2026 bringing together researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts from across the scientific community.
The event features engaging talks, hands-on workshops, and an exhibition area showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in microscopy. It offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, discover new methods, and connect with experts and peers.

REGISTRATION:

Admission is free, but please sign up for specific workshops for a smooth planning. Registration can be found here. Sign in via the workshop registration here, space is limited.
Complimentary beverages & food will be provided for free (with a big THANK YOU to all our sponsors).

Talks, Workshops & demos in the lab with:
Oxford Instruments
Nikon
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Visitron
Zeiss Microscopy
Sartorius
ibidi
Blue Ice Labs
Tomocube
Hamamatsu
Evident
Revvity
OpenUC2
1NA

We look forward to welcoming you to Mainz for a day dedicated to science, innovation, and networking!

Scientific Organisers:
IMB Core Facilities - Microscopy

Venue:
Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB)
Ackermannweg 4
55128 Mainz

Programme

TALKS Session 1

Time	Session
09:00-09:25	TOMOCUBE - Beyond Labels: Correlative 3D Imaging of Live Cells and Complex Models with Holotomography and Spinning Disk Confocal Microscopy
09:25-09:50	EVIDENT - Democratizing confocal imaging
09:50-10:15	THERMO FISHER - EVOS S1000 - New Tools to Tackle Multiplex Imaging Challenges in Spatial Proteomics
10:15-10:40	ZEISS - ZEISS Axioscan 7: Your key to upscaling spatial biology
10:40-11:00	Coffee break

TALKS Session 2

Time	Session
11:00-11:25	BLUE ICE LABS - Take Full Control of Your Sample Temperature with Vulcan
11:25-11:50	NIKON - Nikon BioImaging Lab, a quick introduction
11:50-12:00	Launchpad Talk: Open Optics - How open source and modularity can open up new paths in education and research
12:00-12:10	Launchpad Talk: 1NA Title TBC
12:10-13:00	Lunch break

WORKSHOPS

Time	Session
13:00-14:00	Workshop 1: Imaris interactive visualization and analysis Workshop - Dr Michael Mahlert, Oxford Instruments
13:00-14:00	Workshop 2: In-vitro modelling by ibidi - From cell-based biochips to microfluidics and physiologically environment - Dr Christiane Thanisch, ibidi
13:00-14:00	Workshop 3: VisiSRRF – Super-Resolution by Radial Fluctuations live on the VisiScope 4-Elements System - Dr Marcel Dunkel, Visitron
13:00-14:00	Workshop 4: ZEISS Axioscan 7: Your key to upscaling spatial biology - Dr Kieren Sommer, Zeiss
13:00-14:00	Workshop 5: EVOS S1000 Hands-On Workshop — Effortless 9-Marker Multiplex Tissue Imaging - Dr Maxine Mioulane, Thermo Fisher
13:00-14:00	Workshop 6: Hands-on with Vulcan: Fast Temperature Control at the Microscope - Dr Juan Iglesias, Dr Anatol Fritsch, Blue Ice Lab
14:00-15:00	Workshops 1-6 repeated
15:00-15:30	Coffee break

TALKS Session 3

Time	Session
15:45-16:10	SARTORIUS - Expanding the boundaries of a live-cell imaging and analysis into advanced 3D cell models
16:10-16:35	HAMAMATSU - At the interface of light and data: Hamamatsu detectors for modern optical microscopy
16:35-17:00	VISITRON - Orbital-110 „IsoTIRF“ with Homogenizer Technology: Enabling Artifact-Free, Large-Field TIRF for High-Speed DNA-PAINT and Single-Molecule Tracking
17:00-17:25	REVVITY - Title TBC
17:10-19:00	GET TOGETHER with drinks

Infos

Abstracts

Please find the abstracts for the workshops here.

Click here for the abstracts of the talks.

Please also note, that you need to sign up for free food & beverages during the day. Find the registration for the workshop and the regular participation at OVERVIEW.

Registration

Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Please sign up via this link. Registration and admission is for free.

Date: 06 May 2026

Time: 09:00 - tbc

Location: IMB

Deadline(s):

Registration: 30 Apr 2026

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Contact: events(at)imb.de

Look Inside! Microscopy Meeting Mainz 2026