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Decorative image to promote HI Newsletter No. 14 by Sebastian Dupraz, DZNE, called "Stranger in the Mirror", showing mirroring of a pseudo-colored mouse normal (magenta) and modified (yellow) cortical neurons.
Image: Sebastian Dupraz (AG-Bradke, DZNE) | info

Published on 21.03.2024

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 14

Discover what’s new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms including call for abstracts for our Annual Conference on 14-15 May, news on Foundation Models, new open-source tools, and much more.

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Group picture of 3 HI team members standing in front of the BSIC exhibition during the HI roadshow at HZB.
Image: Silvia Zerbe, HZB | info

Published on 05.03.2024

Great Support for Scientific Images

The Helmholtz Imaging Roadshow came to the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin. Explore what is behind a roadshow in this interview with Silvia Zerbe from HZB and Philipp Heuser from Helmholtz Imaging.

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Decorative Image to promote the 4th Helmholtz Imaging Conference on 14-15 May 2024 by Dimos Traganos et. al., called "Glowing Bahamian seagrasses from space" showing glowing shallow seagrasses “dancing” with wave-shaped sand ripples on the Bahamian 100-million-year-old tropical limestone on the verge of a 4000-m trench (wavy pattern in greenish and blue colors.
Image: Dimos Traganos et. al., DLR | info

Published on 05.03.2024

Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2024

Join us for our 4th Annual Helmholtz Imaging Conference on 14-15 May 2024 in Heidelberg. The call for abstracts is closed, but you can still register to attend the conference.

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Helmholtz Imaging CONNECT logo, white fonts on black background.
Image: Helmholtz Imaging CONNECT, DESY | info

Published on 04.03.2024

Helmholtz Imaging CONNECT Relaunch

Helmholtz Imaging has relaunched its Modalities network. Discover what’s new & CONNECT today!

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Visual to promote the Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative showing a chip with the letters "AI" on it on a circuit board.
Image: Igor Omilaev on Unsplash | info

Published on 04.03.2024

Foundation Models: The Future of Scientific Discovery

Explore the future of research with Helmholtz’ initiative to leverage the rise of Foundation Models! Join Dagmar Kainmüller and Florian Grötsch in breaking down the concept of Foundation Models.

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Decorative image to promote new publications on metrics validation, showing a sketch of a road with two possible turning options and yellow signs.
Image: Metrics team, DKFZ | info

Published on 01.03.2024

Advancing Image Analysis Validation: A Comprehensive Approach through Two Pioneering Sister Publications

Validating metrics is crucial for bridging the gap between AI research and real-world applications, but often, metrics are chosen poorly. Two recent publications offer valuable insights into challenges and solutions in validating metrics for image analysis.

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Decorative image showing greenish colored curved lines on black background.
Image: Visax on Unsplash | info

Published on 01.03.2024

HIDA: Tackling Heat Leaks with Data Science

At the HIDA Hackathon on Computer Vision, data scientists met in Berlin to develop innovative solutions for reducing energy losses in buildings. Read the blog post written by HIDA.

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Decorative image to promote HFMI Initative; created by Firefly
Image: Firefly | info

Published on 05.02.2024

Unlocking the Potential of AI: Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative – Call for Proposals & Info Events

The Helmholtz Association launched the Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative to leverage recent advancements in AI and the rise of “Foundation Models”. Join the info event on 8 February & the match-making event on 15 February. Submit your project proposal by 15 March 2024!

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Decorative image to promote the Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter No. 13; image by Alexander Lau, DLR, called "Fracture surface of yarn-based WfW" showing fracture surface of Tungsten fiber-reinforced Tungsten in black and white.
Image: Alexander Lau, DLR | info

Published on 24.01.2024

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 13

Discover what’s new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms including registration & call for abstracts for our annual conference in May & call for images to win best image 2024!

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Image by Alena Prudnikava, HZB, called "Electrodeposited copper film onto niobium", showing the mechanism of peeling of the copper film from niobium substrate during the copper electroplating process in the alkaline electrolytic bath, displayed in somewhat crusty-looking little pieces and bigger chunks in olive green colors.
Image: Alena Prudnikava, HZB | info

Published on 19.01.2024

The Helmholtz Imaging Roadshow comes to HZB

Join us on 29 February 2024 for an engaging information session at 10-12 pm at HZB Adlershof & on 7 March at 11 am for a virtual Open Office Hour!

Explore captivating scientific images from our 2023 contest, showcased from 19-29 February 2024.

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Portrait of Annika Reinke
Image: DKFZ | info

Published on 05.01.2024

Reinforcing AI in Cancer Research: Annika Reinke Awarded Richtzenhain Doctoral Prize

The Richtzenhain Doctoral Prize recognizes Annika Reinke’s pioneering work at Helmholtz Imaging and DKFZ in advancing biomedical image analysis for cancer research.

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Decorative image created in the style of the movie "Matrix" showing the title and a collage of black and white portraits of all team members wearing sunglasses on a greenish, church-like window surrounded by black background.
Image: MetricsReloaded team, DKFZ | info

Published on 19.12.2023

Metrics Reloaded Recommendations Framework Wins Top Recognition at Helmholtz AI Awards

Lena Maier-Hein, Annika Reinke, Minu Tizabi, Ali Emre Kavur and Paul Jäger accepted the award for the best digital resource on behalf of a large consortium.

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Decorative image to promote the Helmholtz Imaging Best Scientific image Contest showing an easel holding a picture of a white questionmark on black background..
Image: Bureau Bald | info

Published on 17.11.2023

Best Scientific Image Contest 2024

The call for the best scientific image 2024 is open. Submit your images by 23 February 2024 for a chance to win best image & prizes totaling 5000 EUR.

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Visual showing two solar panels on light grey background, one being a little bigger than the other one.
Image: Amadeus Bramsiepe, KIT | info

Published on 16.11.2023

AI for Perovskite Solar Cells: Key to Better Manufacturing

Artificial Intelligence methods guide researchers in developing improved manufacturing processes for highly efficient solar cells – a blueprint for other research areas.

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Decorative image by G. Huang and B. S. Richards both KIT, called "Small-pyramids Harvesting Big-universe Energy", showing micro-pyramids capturing the universe coldness for sustainable cooling, using photonic metamaterials.
Image: G. Huang, B. S. Richards, KIT | info

Published on 15.11.2023

Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 12

Discover what’s new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms including our new projects, a new software and grant opportunities!

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