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Published on 09.12.2025
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 24
Discover what’s new in imaging across Helmholtz and beyond in our final newsletter of the year, from new tools, workshop recordings and a community survey to benchmarking initiatives, event highlights, and upcoming opportunities.
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Published on 02.12.2025
Celebrating Science’s Hidden Heroes
From the background to the spotlight: The Helmholtz Software Award recognizes the often overlooked work of software developers in the association. Dive into HIDA’s article to learn more!
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Published on 12.11.2025
PixelPatrol: Scientific Image Quality Control
Explore your imaging data before diving into analysis! PixelPatrol helps you quickly assess quality, consistency, and completeness. This early-version tool generates interactive reports to reveal insights and potential issues across your entire dataset.
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Published on 27.10.2025
Helmholtz launches first UNLOCK benchmarking projects
The Helmholtz Association has selected the first projects to be funded under its UNLOCK call for AI benchmarking datasets aiming to strengthen reproducible and trustworthy AI across Helmholtz. Explore all twelve projects!
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Published on 21.10.2025
Bridging AI and Theory: Workshop on the Mathematics of Transformers at DESY
Deep learning experts from across Europe gathered at the DESY to discuss a merging research field: the mathematics of transformers.
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Published on 16.10.2025
MICCAI 2025 – The Human Radiome Project represented in Seoul!
Successful conference for DKFZ, THRP & Helmholtz Imaging: three accepted papers, one challenge workshop, five challenge wins - a great result!
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Published on 13.10.2025
ELLIS PhD Program: Call for Applications 2025
Interested to contribute to our AqQua project? Apply by October 31, 2025, to join the ELLIS PhD Program in 2026.
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Published on 10.10.2025
HPCGateway Fall School
Join this school on November 3-7, 2025 at HZDR for an intensive workshop blending Artificial Intelligence & High-Performance Computing (HPC)!
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Published on 08.10.2025
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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Published on 11.09.2025
Mathematics of Transformers
A workshop on transformer architecture and its underlying (self-)attention mechanisms.
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Published on 11.09.2025
Helmholtz Career Day for Data Science 2025
Kick-start your career in Data Science and IT at Helmholtz! Join the virtual Career Day and take part in the exciting conference program.
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Published on 08.09.2025
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 23
In this newsletter edition, we highlight new Helmholtz Data Science training courses, AI-powered imaging of ancient manuscripts, and an interview with Martin Burger on the mathematics of machine learning. Plus: Scicomm-Support, a survey on research assessment, events, updates, and job and funding opportunities.
Image: Andreas Müller, Deborah Schmidt, Martin Weigert. Blender rendering of organelles within a single beta cell
Published on 01.09.2025
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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Published on 12.08.2025
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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Published on 05.08.2025
Bridging Gaps: How Mathematics Advances Machine Learning — A Conversation with Martin Burger
How can mathematics help us understand and improve machine learning? In our interview, Martin shares insights into the goals of the Conference on Mathematics of Machine Learning 2025, current challenges in the field, and his motivation to keep exploring the mathematical depths of this rapidly evolving field.
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Published on 01.08.2025
Open Position as Head of Engineering and Support Unit at DKFZ. Join our team!
Join our Support & Engineering Unit at DKFZ as team lead, and help advance imaging science and technology across all scales, modalities, and scientific domains! Explore this open position and become part of our team!
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Published on 29.07.2025
Simplifying Earth Observation Data Access with Terragon
Discover how the Helmholtz Imaging Project WeMonitor is making Earth observation data more accessible! In their latest blog post on CONNECT, learn how the open-source tool Terragon helps researchers streamline access to satellite data for climate research, disaster response, and more.
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Published on 18.07.2025
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 22
In this newsletter edition, we’re recapping the Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2025, celebrating the winners of our Best Scientific Image Contest 2025, and inviting you to submit your proposals to the Project Call 2025. You’ll also find new resources like the Helmholtz Model Zoo, community updates, upcoming events, funding and job opportunities.
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Published on 14.07.2025
10th Data Science Symposium 2025
Join the 10th Data Science Symposium (DSS) that will take place in Geesthacht on September 3-4, 2025. The DSS aims at building bridges between science methods, science applications, and infrastructure developments.
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Published on 10.07.2025
Hector Foundation Prize for Annika Reinke: Metrics Reloaded Sets New Standards for AI in Image Analysis
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Annika Reinke received the Hector Foundation Prize 2025 for her exceptional work Metrics Reloaded. The prize, endowed with €10,000, recognizes outstanding contributions by young researchers in computer science.
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Published on 08.07.2025
Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2025 Recap
Another energizing edition of our annual conference took place in Potsdam – three days packed with inspiring talks, hands-on sessions, and vibrant community exchange. Don’t miss the highlights - dive in here!
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Published on 08.07.2025
Advances and Challenges in Zebrafish Image and Video Analysis
A focused pre-conference workshop gathered researchers and imaging experts to share progress and tackle common challenges in zebrafish image and video analysis.
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Published on 07.07.2025
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.
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Published on 07.07.2025
Helmholtz Model Zoo – Now Open to All Helmholtz Members!
The Helmholtz Model Zoo is a new platform that makes sharing and using AI models across the Helmholtz community easier than ever - no local GPUs or deep tech expertise required. Discover how to contribute and accelerate open, collaborative AI for science!
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Published on 27.06.2025
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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Published on 27.06.2025
OMERO for Helmholtz: New Resource
Helmholtz Imaging and HIFIS are pleased to announce a new cloud-based resource: OMERO, an open-source platform for storing, visualizing, and analyzing complex scientific image data. Join the workshop on July 17 to get started!
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Published on 26.06.2025
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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Published on 25.06.2025
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.
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Published on 16.06.2025
Genetics of Brain Shape: New Study Looks Beyond Size
How do genes shape our brains? A new study from Helmholtz Imaging projects BrainShapes & NImRLS links DNA variants to brain geometry, not just size.
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Published on 12.06.2025
Helmholtz Imaging at HAICON 2025 in Karlsruhe
Helmholtz Imaging joined this year’s HAICON in Karlsruhe, contributing to discussions on imaging and AI through interactive sessions and exchanges at the booth.
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Published on 05.06.2025
In Focus: Advancing Imaging Research through International Collaboration
During his visits to Helmholtz Imaging and DESY - first in March and now again in June as a guest visitor - imaging expert Manuel Guizar-Sicairos spoke with us about the goals and outcomes of his stay, and the importance of scientific collaboration.
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Published on 27.05.2025
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 21
In our latest newsletter, you will find new imaging and AI tools, funding opportunities, training, publications, and events. Discover the full list of accepted talks & register by June 1 for our Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2025. Plus, explore updates from our partner platforms and dive into recent community highlights.
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Published on 21.05.2025
Accelerating Energy Materials Discovery with AI: The Success Story of UTILE
Discover how UTILE is transforming energy research: This Helmholtz Imaging project equips scientists with AI-powered tools for faster, smarter image analysis, boosting collaboration, cutting manual work, and accelerating clean energy innovation.
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Published on 21.05.2025
Helmholtz Imaging Joined HMC’s First In-Person Conference in Cologne
From insightful keynotes to lively booth discussions, Helmholtz Imaging joined HMC’s inaugural in-person conference (May 12–14) to explore the future of FAIR data, AI-ready metadata, and imaging-specific tools.
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Published on 20.05.2025
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!
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Published on 20.05.2025
CytoData 2025
Join CytoData 2025 on November 17-21, 2025 at the Campus Berlin-Buch! This event will bring together researchers interested in image-based profiling of biological phenotypes.
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Published on 12.05.2025
Cast Your Vote in the Best Scientific Image Contest 2025
Vote for your favorite scientific image(s) by May 30, 2025! Who will win this year's Public Choice Award? Find out at the award ceremony on June 26 during the Helmholtz Imaging Conference!
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Published on 05.05.2025
Why Image Data Integrity Matters: Insights from Ella Bahry from the Engineering and Support Unit at MDC
Why does image data integrity matter? At the Helmholtz Reproducibility Workshop, our Engineering & Support Unit at MDC shared how image prevalidation can improve reproducibility and open science. Read the full story and interview with Ella Bahry.
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Published on 05.05.2025
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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Published on 29.04.2025
Helmholtz Call for Project Proposals: ScienceServe – Boosting Research Software at Helmholtz
Helmholtz is launching a new call for proposals to promote the development of research software at Helmholtz. Submit your project proposal by June 30, 2025. Join the information session on May 6 at 9:30 AM CET.
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Published on 28.04.2025
Helmholtz Benchmark Projects – Call UNLOCK 2025
The Helmholtz Association supports the hyperUNLOCK initiative with a first call UNLOCK for benchmarking projects to initiate a community of practice for benchmarking and to support these first systematic benchmarking activities. Apply by May 30, 2025.
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Published on 28.04.2025
Tim Roith receives Dr.-Klaus-Körper Prize
Congratulations to Tim Roith for winning the Dr.-Klaus-Körper Prize for his dissertation on consistency, robustness, and sparsity of learning algorithms.
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Published on 16.04.2025
Spring Edition of the Helmholtz Incubator Workshop at DESY
On April 14-15, 2025, the Helmholtz Incubator Workshop once again brought together researchers, platform representatives, and strategic thinkers from across the Helmholtz Association at DESY for two days of dynamic exchange and innovation in Information & Data Science.
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Published on 03.04.2025
AI for Science: Helmholtz and Helmholtz Imaging are Shaping the Future of Data-Driven Science
Experts working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and science met in Berlin to explore the role of foundation models in science. Read about the HFMI-ELLIS Workshop, the Community Meeting, and Helmholtz Imaging’s contributions.
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Published on 03.04.2025
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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Published on 03.04.2025
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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Published on 03.04.2025
Open Position as PhD / PostDoc / Research Engineer in the AqQua Project in Berlin: Join our team!
Join our Research Unit at MDC in Berlin! We’re looking for a PhD student or PostDoc or Research Software Engineer. Learn more and become part of our team! The application deadline is April 25, 2025.
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Published on 25.03.2025
Open Position: Data Scientist
re3data is looking for a data scientist at the KIT library. Apply by April 13!
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Published on 25.03.2025
HIDA CIFAR Summer School on Data Science & Climate: Call for Applications
Dive into the Crossroads of Data Science, AI, and Climate! Join for an immersive and interdisciplinary Summer School on Climate Research and Remote Sensing. Apply by April 6!
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Published on 20.03.2025
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 20
Stay informed with the latest from Helmholtz Imaging! Explore innovative AI-driven imaging tools and new methods, funding, training and job opportunities. Register and submit your abstract for the Helmholtz Imaging Conference, discover the latest from our partner platforms, and much more.
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Published on 19.03.2025
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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Published on 19.03.2025
Helmholtz Imaging Case Film: The Story Behind Our Design
Explore the story behind our corporate design! Watch the case film by our design agency Bureau Bald!
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Published on 14.03.2025
nnInteractive: A Breakthrough in AI-Driven 3D Interactive Segmentation
We’re proud to present nnInteractive, a cutting-edge AI-driven 3D interactive segmentation tool designed to revolutionize volumetric annotation in imaging. Try it out today in Napari or MITK!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Published on 28.01.2025
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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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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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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Published on 19.12.2024
From Medical Imaging to Explainable AI: Helmholtz Imaging at NeurIPS 2024
At this year's NeurIPS Conference in Vancouver Helmholtz Imaging made a strong impact. Explore the exciting posters and workshops presented by our researchers from DKFZ and MDC.
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Published on 18.12.2024
A Year of Excellence: Celebrating Prof. Dr. Lena Maier-Hein’s Contributions to Medical Imaging & AI in Oncology
Join us as we celebrate Prof. Dr. Lena Maier-Hein’s outstanding year, marked by the 2024 German Cancer Award and Baden-Württemberg State Research Prize. In our interview, she shares insights into her AI-based imaging research and its role in advancing cancer treatment.
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Published on 11.12.2024
Helmholtz Open Hackathon 2025
Join this hybrid Open Hackathon from April 1-11, 2025 to receive support for porting, accelerating and optimizing your applications on a variety of data center architectures. Apply by February 10.
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Published on 10.12.2024
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 18
Stay updated with the latest from Helmholtz Imaging and our partner platforms! Mark your calendar for upcoming events and the best scientific image contest, dive into training materials, discover news from HIDA, HIFIS, and HMC, and much more.
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Published on 21.11.2024
Driving Sustainable AI: BMBF Funding for the Helmholtz Association & its Data Science Platforms for Machine Learning Innovation
The Helmholtz Association and its Information and Data Science Platforms Helmholtz Imaging and Helmholtz AI have secured six grants from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to advance machine learning’s flexibility, resilience, and efficiency.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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!
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Published on 04.07.2024
Research Software Architect at DESY for Helmholtz Imaging
Join our Support & Engineering Unit at DESY! Apply by July 31, 2024 as a Research Software Architect!
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Published on 27.06.2024
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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Published on 14.06.2024
Helmholtz Funded Projects – What’s Next?
Join this workshop on June 27 at 10 am (CEST) to learn about opportunities to build on intial seed funding!
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Published on 11.06.2024
Data Science Unlocked: Helmholtz Platforms Roadshow
Join us on June 26 at 10 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! On July 3 you can join us for the Open Office Hour to discuss your imaging-related challenge!
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Published on 17.05.2024
Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2024 Recap
Reflecting on our Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2024, it was a fantastic event filled with engaging presentations, insightful discussions, and abundant networking opportunities. Dive into the highlights with us!
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Published on 14.05.2024
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.
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Published on 06.05.2024
Welcome Dagmar Kainmüller as the New Spokesperson for Helmholtz Imaging
Helmholtz Imaging is excited to announce Dagmar Kainmüller, Head of Research Unit at MDC, as the new Spokesperson. She succeeds Christian Schroer who will continue to support Helmholtz Imaging as Center Coordinator.
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Published on 02.05.2024
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 15
Discover what’s new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms including the last call for abstracts for our Annual Conference on 14-15 May, new call for HI Projects, funded pilot projects within the Helmholtz Foundation Model Initative, and much more.
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Published on 02.05.2024
Helmholtz Imaging Projects Call 2024 Open
The new call for Helmholtz Imaging Projects is open! Submit your proposal by July 30, 2024! Have a great idea, but no partner yet? Join our matchmaking channel on Mattermost.
Image: ChatGPT. Prompt: MRI image of the knee with a touch of AI
Published on 23.04.2024
Helmholtz Imaging Receives Funding for Two Projects under the Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative
Two projects spearheaded by Helmholtz Imaging have been selected for funding: the Human Radiome Project and the Synergy Unit, in collaboration with Helmholtz AI.
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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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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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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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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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Published on 04.03.2024
HIDA PhD Meetup
Join the HIDA PhD Meetup on 6-7 June 2024 in Berlin! Having a research focus in Information and Data Science? Connect with your peers throughout the institutions. Register by 14 March!
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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 01.02.2024
HIDA Hackathon on Computer Vision
On 27 February 2024 doctoral researchers of all Helmholtz Information & Data Science schools will come together to work with drone images of thermal leakages in construction.
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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!
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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Published on 13.11.2023
Deep Dive into Imaging at the 2nd Incubator Summer Academy
Helmholtz Imaging curated a course package spanning the entire imaging pipeline. In this recap, we present a brief overview of the discussed topics, along with materials for your personal training and use.
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Published on 07.11.2023
nnU-Net Paper: Among the Top 10 Performing Papers in Nature Methods
Over the last four years, nnU-Net, the cutting-edge tool from Helmholtz Imaging, has made significant strides, and is now ranking among the top 10 performing papers in the journal Nature Methods.
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Published on 29.10.2023
Six new Helmholtz Imaging projects Funded
Starting 2024, six additional Helmholtz Imaging projects will receive funding for cross-cutting and -disciplinary research collaborations. Since the establishment of this initiative research teams have collaborated in a total of 30 HI projects to advance imaging across the Helmholtz Association.
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Published on 19.10.2023
Helmholtz Career Day for Data Science and IT
Join HIDA's virtual Career Day on 22 November 2023 to learn about different Data Science and IT career fields and meet Helmholtz employers!
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Published on 17.10.2023
Helmholtz Imaging takes a Deep Dive into the Ocean
The Pelagic Imaging Consortium met with Helmholtz Imaging to get to know each other, find synergies, and lay the groundwork for future endeavors.
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Published on 17.10.2023
Open position: Adviser Data & Information Science
Apply by 7 November 2023 for this open position at the Head Office of the Helmholtz Assocation in Berlin!
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Published on 12.10.2023
Frontiers of Synchrotron and XFEL Research at High Magnetic Fields
Join this workshop on 8-10 November 2023 at HZDR in Dresden to discuss the latest research results obtained using X-ray radiation sources and high magnetic fields.
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Published on 21.09.2023
Helmholtz Reproducibility Workshop
Join this workshop on 16 November 2023 in Potsdam & delve into the core of reproducible science! Registration is open until 31 October 2023.
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Published on 13.09.2023
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 11
Discover what’s new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms including our new projects, a new software and grant opportunities!
Published on 13.09.2023
Research Data Architect for a Multi Center AI Moonshot Project
Apply for this position at DKFZ by 26 September 2023!
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Published on 21.08.2023
HIDA offers three research grants
Apply for one of the research grants offered by HIDA: Norway Exchange Program, Helmholtz Visiting Research Grant, Trainee Network!
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Published on 21.08.2023
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.
Published on 14.08.2023
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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Published on 20.07.2023
Open Postion: Postdoc in Machine Learning
Apply for the position as postdoctoral researcher in the field of machine learning! The application deadline is 14 August 2023.
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Published on 14.07.2023
HI Project SmartPhase at the 2023 Helmholtz GPU Hackathon
In May 2023 SmartPhase participated at the Hackathon at the Jülich Supercomputing Center. Learn about their experience and achievements!
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Published on 10.07.2023
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 9
Discover what’s new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms including the Top 20 images of our Best Scientific Image Contest 2023!
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Published on 10.07.2023
TEACH 3: Explore, Exchange, Excel
Save the dates & register for the third TEACH conference on 07-08 December 2023!
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Published on 23.06.2023
Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2023 Recap
Let’s take a look back at our Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2023! Engaging talks, thought-provoking sessions, and many networking opportunities made it a wonderful event.
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Published on 15.06.2023
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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Published on 02.06.2023
Independent Review Panel Strongly Recommends Continuation of Helmholtz Imaging
On 27-28 April 2023 Helmholtz Imaging was evaluated, and received very good results.
Published on 22.05.2023
Helmholtz Imaging Best Scientific Image 2023: Vote for Your Favorite Image!
We called for the Best Scientific Image 2023. Vote now for your favorite image from a variety of submissions for Best Scientific Image 2023 in the category “Public Choice Award” by 31 May 2023!
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Published on 17.05.2023
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 8
Discover what’s new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms!
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Published on 16.05.2023
Helmholtz Imaging Conference 2023: Join our Unconference!
Welcome to the first ever Helmholtz AI and Helmholtz Imaging Unconference - experience the power of dynamic scientific collaboration! Join us on 14 June!
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Published on 15.05.2023
Establishment of Research Units at DESY and MDC: Helmholtz Imaging Team Complete Now
With Martin Burger and Dagmar Kainmüller joining as Heads of the Research Units at DESY and MDC, we now have a Research Unit established in each of our three host centers.
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Published on 05.05.2023
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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Published on 04.05.2023
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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Published on 21.04.2023
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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Published on 06.04.2023
We are growing: material scientist is 100th modalities expert
Meet Jan Reimers from HEREON and Forschungszentrum Jülich, our 100th expert on our Modalities platform, and learn more about his motivation to join and his research.
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Published on 13.03.2023
AI Award for Helmholtz Imaging and DKFZ researcher Tim Rädsch
Tim Rädsch receives the €10,000 Anton Fink Science Award for a quality study on labeling instructions for biomedical AI imaging.
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Published on 10.03.2023
Open position: Doctoral researcher for HI project ImageTox
Apply for the position as doctoral researcher in the field of biological screening!
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Published on 23.02.2023
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 7
Discover what's new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms!
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Published on 21.02.2023
Call for Best Scientific Image 2023
Submit your scientific image(s) by 15 March 2023 for a chance to win Best Scientific Image 2023!
Published on 20.02.2023
Helmholtz Imaging Survey
Participate today & help us promote imaging science at Helmholtz!
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Published on 10.02.2023
AI-Perspectives: New series of events
AI Perspectives is a new series of events that explores important questions in the field of AI.
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Published on 09.02.2023
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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Published on 20.01.2023
Helmholtz GPU Hackathon 2023 on 9-11 May
Team applications for the Helmholtz GPU Hackathon 2023 are open now! Apply by 14 March!
Published on 15.12.2022
8 new Helmholtz Imaging interdisciplinary research projects funded
Cross-disciplinary research teams are now collaborating in a total of 24 HI projects.
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Published on 15.12.2022
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 6
Discover what's new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms!
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Published on 13.12.2022
2nd AI-HERO HACKATHON On Energy Efficient AI on 19-21 June 2023 in Heidelberg
Join this hackathon featuring use cases from health & energy!
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Published on 06.12.2022
Solutions – the new category of Helmholtz Imaging Modalities
Add your solutions, such as software, dataset or protocol, to Helmholtz Imaging Modalities.
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Published on 01.12.2022
Helmholtz Imaging receives Corporate Design Award
Helmholtz Imaging's Corporate Design wins award in the category “Corporate Design Launch”.
Published on 08.11.2022
Helmholtz Imaging Newsletter Issue No. 5
Discover what's new in the Helmholtz Imaging world and on our partner platforms!
Image: Christian Schinke, Charité, DZNE
Published on 01.11.2022
Wanted: Support for our research on Imaging Science Networks
Helmholtz Imaging is looking for support for our research on Imaging Science Networks.
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Published on 28.10.2022
Student assistant wanted for Data Annotation for Deep Learning
Temporary assistance is needed for training of a deep learning algorithm.
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Published on 19.10.2022
Helmholtz Imaging wins Red Dot of the Red Dot Design Award 2022
Helmholtz Imaging wins Red Dot of the Red Dot Design Award 2022.
Published on 11.10.2022
Helmholtz Career Day for Data Science and IT
Save the Date: Helmholtz Career Day for Data Science and IT on November 15, 2022
Published on 02.09.2022
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!
Published on 19.08.2022
Helmholtz AI Projects Call 2022
The new Helmholtz AI Project Call 2022 is open for submission now!
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Published on 16.08.2022
Incubator Summer Academy – From Zero to Hero
Join us on 13 to 22 September 2022! Published on 12.08.2022
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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Published on 01.08.2022