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Image by Tian Wu, Pengfei Yao, Yu Ren (all GEOMAR), called "Whale Songs Across the Ocean" showing the visualization of fin whale calls in the Northeast Pacific, based on the dynamic image analysis (DIA) of the soundtracks recorded by ocean bottom seismometers (light-bluish lines and dots on black background forming the shape of a whale).

Image: Tian Wu, Pengfei Yao & Yu Ren, all GEOMAR | info

Published on 12.11.2024

7th Round Table on Deep Learning @DESY

For the 7th year in a row, the Round Table on Deep Learning @DESY will take place on November 22, 2024 — a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with fellow researchers across diverse disciplines who are using the same AI tools to solve vastly different problems.

Screenshot from Helmholtz Video showing Paul Jäger, DKFZ, standing in front of large windows inside the DKFZ building.

Image: Helmholtz Association | DKFZ | info

Published on 08.11.2024

Helmholtz Video: How Can AI Improve the Way Patients are Treated?

In a new video from Helmholtz, Paul Jäger, HI Head of Research Unit at DKFZ, explores how AI can be harnessed to transform healthcare. Paul explains the limitations of traditional AI approaches and the potential of Foundation Models to process vast amounts of healthcare data, and improve patient care.

Photograph of the MDC building Berlin-Buch, showing the entrance on a sunny day with trees in the foreground.

Image: Svea Pietschmann, MDC | info

Published on 07.11.2024

Introducing HAICORE 3.0: Accelerating Foundation Model Research at MDC

HAICORE 3.0 is set to launch at the Max Delbrück Center (MDC), providing enhanced GPU resources (initially) for Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative projects. This platform empowers researchers with cutting-edge tools to advance foundation model applications across scientific disciplines.

Graphical image of a Brain tumor in SWIR, red, blue and green lines and dots on black background.

Image: O. Bruns, NCT/UCC Dresden and DKFZ | info

Published on 05.11.2024

HI Project BENIGN Co-Lead Oliver Bruns Awarded for Advancing Medical Imaging

The Helmholtz High Impact Award 2024 was awarded to Oliver Bruns and Ellen Sletten for their research on a new medical imaging technology in the short-wave infrared range. We interviewed Oliver Bruns to learn more about his research and future plans.

Image by Federica Romanelli, UFZ, showing antibody-stained mouse primary uterine vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs), a blue circular shape surrounded by reddish, fire-like shapes on black background.

Image: Federica Romanelli, UFZ | info

Published on 05.11.2024

Five New Interdisciplinary Helmholtz Imaging Projects Funded

Starting 2025, five additional Helmholtz Imaging projects will receive funding for cross-cutting and -disciplinary research collaborations. Since the establishment of this call, research teams have collaborated in a total of 35 HI projects to advance imaging across the Helmholtz Association.

Photograph by Jörg Modrow, showing a group of people from above sitting on chairs in a circle at the Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2024, Heidelberg

Image: Jörg Modrow | info

Published on 25.10.2024

Helmholtz Summer School – From Data to Knowledge: Courses by Helmholtz Imaging

The Helmholtz Summer School took place on September 16-27. This year’s program featured three specialized courses by Helmholtz Imaging: regularization in image reconstruction, introduction to image registration, and visualization of volumetric datasets. Explore the topics and workshop materials!

Decorative image showing micro-organisms of the ocean by Klas Ove Möller, HEREON, called "Microcosmos of the Ocean".

Image: Klas Ove Möller, HEREON | info

Published on 23.10.2024

The Aquatic Life Foundation Project (AqQua): AI-Enabled Global Monitoring of Plankton, a Crucial Carbon Sink in Peril

Helmholtz Imaging secures funding from the Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative for AqQua, aiming to transform our understanding of aquatic ecosystems and their essential role for human well-being in the face of climate change.

Group picture of the participants of the Deep learning in inverse problems workshop gathered on the green in front of the FLASH seminarroom building at DESY.

Image: DESY | info

Published on 07.10.2024

Exploring Learning-Based Approaches to Inverse Problems

Exploring Cutting-Edge Methods and Applications in Imaging and Audio Processing in a workshop held at DESY

Image: K. Spiers & D. Brückner, DESY | J. Jacquet & G. Michaudel, Econick SAS | A. van der Ent, WUR | info

Published on 25.09.2024

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 17

Catch up on the latest from Helmholtz Imaging and our partner platforms: Save the date for our next HI Conference, learn about image prevalidation, discover the latest from HIDA, HIFIS, and HMC, explore funding opportunities, and more.

This image was created by HIDA using generative art, showing a bright white light in the center surrounded by bright-blue and purplish rays.

Image: HIDA | info

Published on 20.09.2024

Helmholtz Software Award

The Helmholtz Software Award emphasizes the often underestimated contributions of software developers in the association. The deadline for nominations is October 20, 2024.

Graphic image to promote the "Deep Learning in Inverse Problems Workshop", showing a graphical representation of magnetic waves moving through a section of the Mn5Ge3 crystal in bright colours on black background.

Image: F. dos Santos, CBPF | M. dos Santos Dias, STFC | N. Biniskos, FZJ & S. Lounis, PSI | info

Published on 08.08.2024

Deep Learning in Inverse Problems Workshop

Join our in-person workshop on September 23-24, 2024 at DESY to learn about novel developments on learning based methods for inverse problems. Secure your spot today! Registration is open until September 15.

Decorative image of a plant seedling in a pot.

Image: Sigmund on Unsplash | info

Published on 23.07.2024

Helmholtz Enterprise Call for Proposals: Support for founders at the Helmholtz Centers

Helmholtz is calling for project proposals for Helmholtz Enterprise to get funding for field studies and / or the establishment of start-ups. The deadline for applications is Apply by September 27, 2024.

Decorative image to promote the Helmholtz Summer School, showing title and further information, dark-blue circles on bluish background with dark-blue footer.

Image: HiDA | info

Published on 22.07.2024

Helmholtz Summer School – From Data to Knowledge

Save the Dates for the Helmholtz Summer School: September 16-29, 2024! Registration ends August 25.

Image: Paul A. Morocho Jaramillo, MDC | info

Published on 09.07.2024

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 16

Catch up on the latest from Helmholtz Imaging and our partner platforms: Reminder to submit your HI project proposals by July 30; explore job openings at DESY and MDC; read our newest blog post on deep learning at CONNECT; and mark your calendars for upcoming Helmholtz Summer School registration.

Group picture of 11 members of a research team standing outside with buildings in the background on a sunny day.

Image: MDC | info

Published on 04.07.2024

Synergy AI Scientist in the Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative at MDC for Helmholtz Imaging

Join our Research Unit at MDC! Apply by July 11, 2024 as a Synergy AI Scientist!