Best Scientific Image
Each year we look for the best scientific images of the Helmholtz Association, which showcase the outstanding portfolio of Helmholtz in imaging and the contribution of imaging science in solving major societal challenges.
Discover the winning images!
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Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2026
Experience imaging excellence and engage with the leaders of today and tomorrow. Join us from November 9–13 in Leipzig for the Helmholtz Imaging Conference. Discuss challenges, share breakthroughs, connect with leading experts, and meet like-minded peers. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for updates.
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Data Science Unlocked: Helmholtz Platforms Roadshow
Join us on November 12 at 11 AM for the opportunity to learn more about the offerings of the five Helmholtz Information and Data Science Platforms. Interact with us, collaborate, and network with peers!
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Mathematics of Transformers
A workshop on transformer architecture and its underlying (self-)attention mechanisms.
Image: A. Müller, D. Schmidt, M. Weigert, MDC | info
3D Data Visualization
Bring your volumetric data to life in this workshop. Gain hands-on experience with 3D visualization techniques using tools like Fiji, Blender, and Neuroglancer. Join us on November 10-13, 2025!
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Introduction to Image Registration
Explore fundamental concepts and practical techniques for image registration, focusing on applications in microscopy, material science, and earth science. Join this course on October 29!
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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.
Image: Robert Möckel, HZDR | info
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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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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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.
Image: S. Velten, L. Bocklage, I. Sergeev, DESY & R. Röhlsberger, HI Jena | info
Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2025: Registration & Call for Abstract Open
The Helmholtz Imaging Conference is back for 2025, scheduled to take place from June 25-27 in Potsdam. Registration & call for abstracts are OPEN. Join us in June!
Image: Katharina Kriegel, DESY | info
Helmholtz Imaging Project Call 2025 – Now Open
Submit your proposal by July 30 for seed funding of collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects in imaging and information and data science. Need a partner? Join our matchmaking channel on Mattermost or connect at the Helmholtz Imaging Conference (June 25–27). Have any questions? Don’t miss our info session on July 17!
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Six Main Tasks in Image Processing
Join this series of seminars from September to October 2025 to learn about the six key image processing tasks!
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Regularization in Image Reconstruction
Gain a foundational understanding of image reconstruction and inverse problems in this 7-hour course on October 6, 2025. Explore regularization strategies, deep learning techniques, and Bayesian approaches with hands-on tutorials and expert guidance.
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Helmholtz UNLOCK Benchmarking Call – Information Session on April 10
The Helmholtz Information & Data Science Framework is launching a funding program to support high-quality, open benchmark datasets in AI-driven research. The call for proposals opens April 1. Join the information session on April 10!
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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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NEW DATE: Helmholtz Reproducibility Workshop
Explore the essence of reproducible science and its transformative potential! Join this workshop on March 25, 2025.
Image: Katharina Kriegel, DESY | info
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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Helmholtz AI Conference 2025
Join this conference on June 3-5 in Karlsruhe, Helmholtz AI's annual event for AI in science and research across the Helmholtz Association and beyond.
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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.
Image: Tian Wu, Pengfei Yao & Yu Ren, all GEOMAR | info
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.
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HI@Falling Walls Science Summit 2024
Join us at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, November 7-9, showcasing outstanding research, and innovative ideas. Don't miss Lena Maier-Hein presenting on advancements in surgical imaging!
Image: F. dos Santos, CBPF | M. dos Santos Dias, STFC | N. Biniskos, FZJ & S. Lounis, PSI | info
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.
Image: F. Qadri & B. Nickl, MDC | info
Open Office Hour
Join our virtual open office hour on July 3 at 3-4 PM CEST to discuss your imaging-related challenge! No appointment needed. Just drop by!
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Best Scientific Image Contest 2024: Discover the Winners!
The winners of the 2024 contest have been announced! Dive into the captivating world of scientific images as we celebrate this year's winners across three categories: the Jury Award, Public Choice Award, and Participants’ Choice Award.
Image: Dimos Traganos et. al., DLR | info
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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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!
Image: Alena Prudnikava, HZB | info
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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Helmholtz GPU Hackathon
Apply as a team by 31 January 2024!
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.
Image: Joshua Sortino on Unsplash
Leveraging open data from PaN facilities for machine learning
Join this workshop on 17-18 October 2023 to learn how to best exploit open data for machine learning! The call for abstract will be open until 8 September 2023.
Incubator Summer Academy II
Save the Dates for the Incubator Summer Academy 2023: 18-29 September! Registration is open until 25 August. Register today!
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TEACH 3: Explore, Exchange, Excel
Save the dates & register for the third TEACH conference on 07-08 December 2023!
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Best Scientific Image 2023: Who won this year’s contest?
The results are in! Discover who won best image in the categories "Jury Award", "Public Choice Award" & "Participants' Choice Award"!
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Helmholtz Imaging Projects Call 2023 Open
The new call for Helmholtz Imaging Projects is open! Submit your proposal by 30 July 2023!
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Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2023
Register today for THE Imaging Science Event of 2023 in Hamburg! The call for proposals is open: submit your abstract by 24 May 2023!
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Six Main Tasks in Image Processing
Join this series of seminars from May to July to learn about the six key image processing tasks!
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Call for Best Scientific Image 2023
Submit your scientific image(s) by 15 March 2023 for a chance to win Best Scientific Image 2023!
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AI-Perspectives: New series of events
AI Perspectives is a new series of events that explores important questions in the field of AI.
Image: Milad Fakurian on Unsplash | info
SIG for Challenges Webinar: Metrics Reloaded: From segmentation to calibration
Join the MICCAI webinar on Metrics Reloaded: From segmentation to calibration on 17 February 2023. Speakers include Paul Jäger and Annika Reinke from the Helmholtz Imaging Research Unit DKFZ.
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Helmholtz GPU Hackathon 2023 on 9-11 May
Team applications for the Helmholtz GPU Hackathon 2023 are open now! Apply by 14 March!
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2nd AI-HERO HACKATHON On Energy Efficient AI on 19-21 June 2023 in Heidelberg
Join this hackathon featuring use cases from health & energy!
The Helmholtz Imaging Roadshow comes to UFZ
Join us at the UFZ on 12.09.2022 at 10 am and learn more about Helmholtz Imaging!
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Incubator Summer Academy – From Zero to Hero
Join us on 13 to 22 September 2022! The Helmholtz Imaging Roadshow comes to DLR
Join us at the DLR on 1.09.2022 at 10 am and learn more about Helmholtz Imaging!
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