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Published on 15.04.2024

Lena Maier-Hein wins German Cancer Award 2024

Congratulations to Lena for winning the German Cancer Award 2024 in the category “translational research” for her work in the development of AI-based imaging methods for oncological surgeries.

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Published on 12.04.2024

Helmholtz Metadata Platform: Project Call 2024

The annual call for proposals from HMC is open. Apply now! The deadline for your project submissions is 25 June 2024.

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Image: Katharina Kriegel, DESY | info

Published on 03.04.2024

Cast Your Vote in the Best Scientific Image Contest 2024

We invite you to vote in the Best Scientific Image Contest 2024, competing for the Public Choice Award. Dive into our diverse collection of the top 20 submissions and select your favorite(s)! The deadline is Friday, 26 April 2024.

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Published on 03.04.2024

Revealed: The HI Love Bot was an April Fools’ Joke!

Join the real connection at CONNECT & at the HI Conference on 14-15 May 2024!

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Published on 01.04.2024

Find Your Perfect Match with HI Love Bot – Where Science Meets Soulmate!

Helmholtz Imaging CONNECT just launched a revolutionary new feature – HI Love Bot – your gateway to scientific soulmate status!

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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!

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.