Africa Microscopy Initiative

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Africa Microscopy Initiative

@AMI_microscopy

AMI - Building African capacity for microscopy through equitable training, accessible infrastructure and impactful open-access programs. https://t.co/B45ezR1IQ7

Africa Katılım Şubat 2022

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·6 Şub

🎓 Meet the 2026 AMI PiTCH Phase 1 Teaching Partners This cohort brings together scientists and researchers committed to strengthening microscopy training and collaboration across Africa. Meet the teaching pairs & read their bios here: training.microscopy.africa/pitchfellowshi…

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·14 Kas

.@natAfrica1 featured a news story about AMI PEER and the amazing awardees 🇳🇬🇸🇳🇪🇹🇨🇲! Read the story to find out more about the awardees and learn about the impact these donated microscopes bring: nature.com/articles/d4414… aussi en français : nature.com/articles/d4414… 🔬

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·9 Eki

Read about the inaugural PEER call on @focalplane_jcs !

FocalPlane@focalplane_jcs

📢New post on FocalPlane We hear from @AMI_microscopy about the inaugural PEER call with @zeiss_micro, which saw four fully refurbished and serviceable research-grade microscopes awarded to research institutes in Senegal. Nigeria, Cameroon and Ethiopia. focalplane.biologists.com/2025/10/07/afr…

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·7 Eki

Thank you to @zeiss_micro for their support, ensuring that the microscopes are not only redistributed but also refurbished, supported, & embedded into local research ecosystems! We also extend our thanks to all who applied & shared their visions for microscopy in Africa! 🔬

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·7 Eki

4. Application lead Dr Abrha Bsrat Hailu from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 who has received the Axioscope A1 with Phase Contrast and Camera

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·7 Eki

🎉CONGRATULATIONS! The Africa Microscopy Initiative congratulates the four institutions who have been awarded research-grade microscopes through the inaugural PEER call! A milestone toward strengthening microscopy capacity across the continent. Awardees are:

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·5 Ağu

Reminder: Registration is still open for the PiTCH Fellowship Program online Information Session happening on the 7th of August 2025, 12.30pm UTC / GMT. Registration: uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Do not miss this opportunity to hear all about PiTCH.

Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy

In preparation for Phase 1 of the PiTCH Fellowship Program applications, AMI will host an online Information Session for prospective Global and African applicants. Date: 7 August 2025 Time: 12.30pm UTC / GMT Register here: uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·17 Tem

📢OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Partners in Teaching (PiTCH) Fellowship Program - Phase 1 We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for Phase 1 of PiTCH. Read program details and apply here: training.microscopy.africa/calloverview DEADLINE: 20 September 2025

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·24 Nis

The Africa Microscopy Initiative (AMI) is excited to announce an upcoming workshop: Sample Preparation for Fluorescence Microscopy, which will take place from 9 to 13 June 2025 at UCT. See the poster below for more details and apply here: 🚨🚨 tinyurl.com/AMIsampleprep

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·1 Nis

We are pleased to launch the first series of our Microscopy Matters webinar, helping share important microscopy principles with the community! Thanks to @sadomfeh, @NaidooViantha, and @LizeEngelbrech4 for sharing their wisdom! 🔬🌍💥 shorturl.at/lvqMY 🖱️🖥️

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Darren Thomson@fungalhyphae·17 Oca

🔬 Interested in fluorescence microscopy of fungal pathogens/pathogenesis? The Mycology Bioimaging Intiaitive @MRCcmm is thrillied to announce it's first workshop in CapeTown for scientists in #Africa (w/ @AMI_microscopy) EOI 👇 Please disseminate! forms.office.com/e/gcpvytvyuz

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Eh!woza@ehwoza·2 Ara

Learners from @IkamvaYouthSA, who are part of the Wellcome Photography Project, visited the @AMI_microscopy @UCT_IDM! 🧬📸 This workshop revealed how microscopes bridge science, health, & creativity. Thank you to Dr. @caron_ajacobs, @AMI_microscopy, @ZEISS_Group. @wellcometrust

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African BioImaging Consortium@afribioimaging·2 Ara

And we’re off! After some technical hiccups, we had a warm welcome session from Aimé Sanhoun and Prof Inza Koné from CSRS, and a great keynote from Prof Yavo from INSP here in Abidjan #ABIC_CM2024

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Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy·11 Eyl

💫FINAL CALL! Scientists in Africa can still submit their applications for the PEER call. The deadline is 13 September 2024. Read more about PEER and APPLY: equipment.microscopy.africa/peer-apply

Africa Microscopy Initiative@AMI_microscopy

📢GOOD NEWS! The Africa Microscopy Initiative, in partnership with @zeiss_micro will distribute refurbished research-grade light microscopes to African Scientists. Read more and APPLY: equipment.microscopy.africa/peer-apply Deadline: 13 September 2024

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Viantha Naidoo@NaidooViantha·22 Ağu

The excitement continues at #OMIBS2024! We've been learning all about STED, SIM, SMLM and lightsheet microscopy over the past few days. Thank you to the amazing faculty and vendors for teaching us lots! @OMIBS_MBL @MBLScience @AMI_microscopy

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LIFE Worldwide@LIFEworldwide·21 Ağu

Do you work in #Africa? You can apply for free research-grade microscopes for your lab or institution through @AMI_microscopy. More information here: equipment.microscopy.africa/peer-apply #microscopy #research #LabChat

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@natAfrica1 @focalplane_jcs @zeiss_micro @sadomfeh @NaidooViantha @LizeEngelbrech4 @MRCcmm @IkamvaYouthSA