Bacterial Imaging Cluster (BIC)

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Imaging microbes to understand them

 

The Bacterial Imaging Cluster (BIC) is a bio-imaging platform hosted at the Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier (ITQB-NOVA), providing advanced microscopy equipment and Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS).  Our core expertise is in microbiology and host-microbe interactions, but we support and train researchers across a wide range of scientific fields -  from cell biology to chemical biology - and using diverse biological models, from multicellular eukaryotic systems to bacterial cells and viruses. 

Networks and Collaborations

  • National Networks

The ITQB NOVA Bacterial Imaging Cluster is part of the Plataforma Portuguesa de Bio-Imagem (PPBI), a national network that provides access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise across multiple research institutions in Portugal. This collaboration ensures that our users can benefit from advanced resources not currently available at ITQB NOVA. Reach out for more information!

 

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  • International Networks

Through PPBI, BIC is also connected to Euro-BioImaging, the European research infrastructure. This international link opens the door to a wide range of expertise, services, and collaborative opportunities at the European level.

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Access & Booking

All BIC system bookings, training, and assistance are managed via the Agendo platform.

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Acknowledging PPBI-BIC

When using our equipment, please remember to include the following in your acknowledgements:

“This work was partially supported by PPBI - Portuguese Platform of BioImaging (PPBI-POCI-01-0145-FEDER-022122), co-funded by national funds from OE - ‘Orçamento de Estado’ and by European funds from FEDER - ‘Fundo Europeu de Desenvolvimento Regional’.”

Highlights

COMING UP!
Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Image Processing

 

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Apply here!

Supported by PRR (Recovery and Resilience Plan)
This course is funded through the European Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) following approval of the CIVIC and GLOBAL project of Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (RE - C06.i03.03 - Impulso Adultos).

About the PRR:
  • A national programme promoting sustained economic growth and convergence with Europe.
  • Part of the EU Next Generation EU strategy to mitigate pandemic impacts.
  • Focuses on three dimensions: Resilience, Climate Action, Digital Transition.

More info: www.recuperarportugal.gpv.pt 

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