4th CryoNET Advanced Image Processing Workshop

We are happy to announce the 4th CryoNET Advanced Image Processing Workshop that will take place in Umeå from 22-26 June 2026. The aim of the course is to provide training in cryoEM image processing including the latest developments in the field to intermediate or advanced users.

Course description

The course is open for facility users or potential facility users, such as PhD students, postdocs, and researchers within the life sciences who are curious and will profit from cryoEM skills. Swedish and international course participants are welcome. To attend, the course participants should be familiar with electron microscopy and structural biology.

Participants will receive an overview and hands-on training in state-of-the-art techniques for single particle cryoEM image processing, model building, validation, and tomographic workflows from a range of guest lecturers by international specialists. The course also includes plenty of opportunity for discussions during the week, which should facilitate the participants to tackle their own research challenges.
Participation in the entire course is mandatory, and an attendance certificate will be given at the end of the course.

This course is supported by SciLifeLab, CryoNET and Umeå University and organized by the Umeå Centre for Electron Microscopy (UCEM).

Course Objectives

Training in basic principles of structure determination using cryoEM
To provide training in state-of-the-art techniques for high resolution structure determination by cryoEM, including hands-on practical training in latest software suites for image processing
Develop problem solving skills through discussions and practical sessions in the presence of international experts in the field
Networking with experts, software developers, and researchers in cryoEM and learn not only the latest but also upcoming developments

Confirmed Speakers

Here are the speakers that will talk throuout the course, please note that this list is subject to change.

Slavica Jonic, Sorbonne University
Oliver Clarke, Columbia University
Pavel Afonine, Lawrence Berkeley Lab
Ruben Garcia, Universidad Instituto de Empresa
Kelli Hvorecny, Copenhagen University
Ryan Feathers, Princeton University
Björn Forsberg, Linköping University
Claudio Mirabello, Linköping University
Lars-Ander Carlson, Umeå University
Tanvir Shaikh, Umeå University

Entry Requirments

Priority will be given to researchers involved in a project where the use of cryo-EM is needed, which are to be briefly described upon application. The course is suitable for researchers in the life sciences with a master's or PhD degree, including graduate students, postdocs and staff scientists. A maximum of 20 participants will be admitted. Please provide a clear description of your research project and motivation for attending the course.

Required technology

All participants must bring their personal laptops.

Registration

Application should be submitted before June 1st, 2026

Please note that meals will not be provided, except for the course dinner on 25 June, should you choose to attend.

Register here

* this information is required

First Name *

Last Name *

E-mail *

Affiliation *

Level of experience with cryo-EM image-processing*

What is your background and research area?*

Please describe your motivation for participating in this workshop *

Please note that during this course meals will not be provided excep for the course dinner on the 25^th of June Please state your dietary preferences and your attendance to the dinner.

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Dietary requirements

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Venue and Transport

Venue: The course will be held mainly in Stora Fokusrummet KBF.301 at the KBC building, here is a link to the map link: Mazemap

Address: KBC Building Umeå University, Universitetstorget 6, 901 87 Umeå, Sweden

Usefull information

Information about accommodation in Umeå can be found here

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Information about airport and local transport can be found here:

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Organizers

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact the organizers of the workshop.

Suresh Banjara Staff scientist

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Tanvir Shaikh Staff scientist