Katharina Kriegel

Group photo of the participants at the HI Conference 2025 by Jörg Modrow.
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Published on 08.07.2025

Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2025 Recap

Another energizing edition of our annual conference took place in Potsdam – three days packed with inspiring talks, hands-on sessions, and vibrant community exchange. Don’t miss the highlights – dive in here!

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Group photo of the participants of the workshop on "Advances and Challenges in Zebrafish Image and Video Analysis" at the HI Conference 2025 by Jörg Modrow.
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Published on 08.07.2025

Advances and Challenges in Zebrafish Image and Video Analysis

A focused pre-conference workshop gathered researchers and imaging experts to share progress and tackle common challenges in zebrafish image and video analysis.

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Visual to promote DeepMI-course showing edited brain graphics.
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Published on 07.07.2025

DeepMI FastSurfer / FreeSurfer Course 2025

Join this course on September 17-19, 2025 organized by the DeepMI Lab to gain essential skills in structural neuroimaging and learn how to analyze data using FastSurfer and FreeSurfer.

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Published on 07.07.2025

Helmholtz Model Zoo – Now Open to All Helmholtz Members!

The Helmholtz Model Zoo is a new platform that makes sharing and using AI models across the Helmholtz community easier than ever – no local GPUs or deep tech expertise required. Discover how to contribute and accelerate open, collaborative AI for science!

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Visual to promote new Helmholtz Omero Instance; image by Robert Möckel from HZDR called "Nepheline Crystal with Pectolite" showing a bright-bue colored, almost quadratic appearing nepheline crystal, surrounded by yellow-colored pectolite.
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Published on 27.06.2025

Getting Started with OMERO: A Hands-on Workshop

Join this workshop on July 17 to learn more about Helmholtz OMERO, a new cloud-based resource for storing, visualizing and analyzing complex scientific image data. Register today! (limited to 25 participants)

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Visual to promote new Helmholtz Omero Instance; image by Robert Möckel from HZDR called "Nepheline Crystal with Pectolite" showing a bright-bue colored, almost quadratic appearing nepheline crystal, surrounded by yellow-colored pectolite.
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Published on 27.06.2025

OMERO for Helmholtz: New Resource

Helmholtz Imaging and HIFIS are pleased to announce a new cloud-based resource: OMERO, an open-source platform for storing, visualizing, and analyzing complex scientific image data. Join the workshop on July 17 to get started!

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Group photo of the awardees taken at the Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2025 during the Awarding Ceremony for "Best Scientific Image Contest 2025"
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Published on 26.06.2025

Best Scientific Image Contest 2025: Celebrating the Winners

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the Best Scientific Image Contest 2025. Discover all winning images and top-runners up!

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Decorative visual; Helmholtz Imaging Best Scientific Contest 2025 Winning image
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Published on 26.06.2025

Best Scientific Image Contest 2025

In its fifth edition, the Best Scientific Image Contest once again brought together the Helmholtz community’s outstanding imaging talents. 104 fascinating images were submitted – explore the top 21 in our virtual gallery!

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Decorative illustration showing mathematical formulars forming the shape of a human brain.
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Published on 25.06.2025

Conference on Mathematics of Machine Learning 2025

Registration is open for the Conference on Mathematics of Machine Learning 2025! Join on September 22-25 to explore the dynamic interplay between theory and practice in machine learning, focusing on bridging current gaps between the two.

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Decorative illustration showing brain parts, scientific formulas and a DNA strand.
Image: HI Projects BrainShapes and NlmRLS | info

Published on 16.06.2025

Genetics of Brain Shape: New Study Looks Beyond Size

How do genes shape our brains? A new study from Helmholtz Imaging projects BrainShapes & NImRLS links DNA variants to brain geometry, not just size.

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Photograph of 3 members of Helmholtz Imaging at its booth at the Helmholtz AI Conference 2025 in Karlsruhe.
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Published on 12.06.2025

Helmholtz Imaging at HAICON 2025 in Karlsruhe

Helmholtz Imaging joined this year’s HAICON in Karlsruhe, contributing to discussions on imaging and AI through interactive sessions and exchanges at the booth.

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Group photo with 3 scientists of DESY, PSI and EPFL, May 2025
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Published on 05.06.2025

In Focus: Advancing Imaging Research through International Collaboration

During his visits to Helmholtz Imaging and DESY – first in March and now again in June as a guest visitor – imaging expert Manuel Guizar-Sicairos spoke with us about the goals and outcomes of his stay, and the importance of scientific collaboration.

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Visual to promote the HI Newsletter No. 21, image by Emir Bora Akmeric and Julia Kraxner, MDC, called "Nuclei Watched Over by Vimentin's Adaptive Embrace" showing a super-resolution microscopy of an endothelial monolayer on perfusion slides colored in blue and reddish color.
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Published on 27.05.2025

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 21

In our latest newsletter, you will find new imaging and AI tools, funding opportunities, training, publications, and events. Discover the full list of accepted talks & register by June 1 for our Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2025. Plus, explore updates from our partner platforms and dive into recent community highlights.

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Visual created by HI Project UTILE, showing aligned square shapes in bluish colors.
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Published on 21.05.2025

Accelerating Energy Materials Discovery with AI: The Success Story of UTILE

Discover how UTILE is transforming energy research: This Helmholtz Imaging project equips scientists with AI-powered tools for faster, smarter image analysis, boosting collaboration, cutting manual work, and accelerating clean energy innovation.

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Image to promote the HMC Conference in Cologne, May 12-14, 2025, showing a skyline image of the city of Cologne.
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Published on 21.05.2025

Helmholtz Imaging Joined HMC’s First In-Person Conference in Cologne

From insightful keynotes to lively booth discussions, Helmholtz Imaging joined HMC’s inaugural in-person conference (May 12–14) to explore the future of FAIR data, AI-ready metadata, and imaging-specific tools.

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