This workshop will take place from Sunday 12th to Wednesday 15th October 2025. 

This workshop aims to democratise microscopy by addressing its accessibility and applicability in the Global South. Bringing together early-career researchers and global experts, the event focuses on fostering collaboration, building capacity, and sharing innovations in microscopy technology and applications.

Participants will explore how microscopy—a multidisciplinary tool spanning biology, medicine, materials science, and ecology—can address pressing challenges in planetary health and One Health. Discussions will include leveraging microscopy to study biodiversity, disease mechanisms, antimicrobial resistance, agriculture, and the effects of environmental pollutants.

The workshop also highlights open hardware and software projects, emphasising how these can be adapted to the needs of researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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The workshop is tailored to early-career researchers, especially those from the Global South, who are interested in microscopy's diverse applications.

For further details, including the full list of speakers and registration information, please visit the event webpage.

For more information on how to book, please visit the event webpage.