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Published on 07.03.2025

Quantum Use Challenge Matchmaking Event

The Helmholtz Association invites proposals for joint research projects in the field of quantum use. Join the matchmaking event on Tuesday, March 25, 2025!

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Published on 06.03.2025

Helmholtz Imaging on the Road: Open Science Day at GFZ

On March 3, 2025, Helmholtz Imaging was on the road once again – this time at the 1st GFZ Open Science Day in Potsdam. We presented our support portfolio and brought along our Best Scientific Image Contest 2024 Exhibit, which will be on display until March 14.

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Published on 06.03.2025

Fabian Isensee Wins Leopoldina Prize for Young Scientists

Congratulations to Fabian for winning the 2025 Leopoldina Prize for Young Scientists for his contributions to AI-driven image analysis.

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Image: DESY | info

Published on 05.03.2025

Open Positions as AI Experts at DESY. Join our team!

Join our Support & Engineering Unit at DESY! We’re looking for three AI Experts. Explore our open positions and be part of our team!

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Image: HI Project SmartPhase | info

Published on 18.02.2025

Advances in Holographic Image Reconstruction

Discover the latest advances in holographic image reconstruction in our new blog post on CONNECT! Learn how the Helmholtz Imaging Project SmartPhase is driving innovation in lens-less X-ray microscopy.

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Published on 18.02.2025

NEW DATE: Helmholtz Reproducibility Workshop

Explore the essence of reproducible science and its transformative potential! Join this workshop on March 25, 2025.

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Image: Heiner Müller-Elsner. DESY | info

Published on 17.02.2025

HPC Gateway: Accelerating AI Innovation Through Collaborative Computing

Helmholtz invests 18 million euros to open HPC access for businesses, fostering AI-driven innovation. In 2025, nine Helmholtz Centers will provide computing power, expert guidance, and training. Helmholtz Imaging at DESY and MDC contributes with AI and imaging expertise.

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Image: Katharina Kriegel, DESY | info

Published on 17.02.2025

HI Projects: Helmholtz’ Finger on the Pulse of Imaging

From cutting-edge medical imaging to AI-driven environmental monitoring, Helmholtz Imaging Projects are driving innovation across disciplines. Discover how these projects foster collaboration, enable real-world impact, and shape the future of imaging science.

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Image: Katharina Kriegel, DESY | info

Published on 17.02.2025

Helmholtz Imaging Welcomes Prof. Dr. Manuel Guizar-Sicairos as Guest Scientist

We are excited to welcome Prof. Dr. Manuel Guizar-Sicairos as a guest scientist at Helmholtz Imaging, As part of his visit, he will give an online talk on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 3 PM CET. Join us!

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Image: Katharina Kriegel, DESY | info

Published on 28.01.2025

Best Scientific Image Contest 2025: Call for Submissions

Submit your captivating scientific image(s) by February 14, 2025 for a chance to win the prestigious Helmholtz Imaging Best Scientific Image 2025 award, and valuable prizes. The awarding ceremony will take place during the Helmholtz Imaging Conference on June 25-27 in Potsdam.

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Image: Markus Bachmann, DLR | info

Published on 24.01.2025

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 19

Keep up with the latest highlights from Helmholtz Imaging and our partner platforms! Save the date for upcoming events, participate in our Best Scientific Image Contest, explore recent achievements and publications, and much more.

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Published on 16.01.2025

Metrics Reloaded Paper: Among the Top 3 Performing Papers in Nature Methods

Metrics Reloaded has emerged as one of the most cited papers in 2024 in Nature Methods. Metrics Reloaded is a comprehensive framework for problem-aware metric recommendations that is based on the concept of a “problem fingerprint”.

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Published on 16.01.2025

Helmholtz-ELLIS Workshop on Foundation Models in Science

Explore AI’s transformative role in science at the Helmholtz-ELLIS workshop, featuring top experts on foundational models and AI applications in diverse scientific domains.

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Published on 09.01.2025

Helmholtz Office Brussels: Supporting EU Program Participation

The Helmholtz Office in Brussels connects Helmholtz Centers to EU programs and shapes research policies. Explore their position papers on research areas, such as energy, health, and the environment tackling Europe’s key challenges.

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Image: MDC | info

Published on 20.12.2024

Dagmar Kainmueller Named One of Berlin’s “100 Most Important Minds in Science”

We are proud that Dagmar, spokesperson for Helmholtz Imaging, has been recognized as one of the 100 most important minds in Berlin’s science by Der Tagesspiegel.

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