Emerging Imaging Modalities for Studies of Biological Systems

Purpose and goal

This project, enabled by the VINNMER Planning Grant, aimed at finalising a VINNMER Marie Curie Incoming application. The submitted project proposed development and use of novel fluorescence based imaging techniques with high spatiotemporal resolution needed to capture developmental processes and fast signalling events e.g. in the larval zebrafish brain. The application resulted in an awarded grant. Now, we are naturally very excited and encouraged to have the means to realise the suggested aims.

Expected results and effects

The preparations of the application occurred as planned during a visit to the Karolinska Institute in early March. There I met the researchers from several institutions and administrators. The project related experimental strategies proposed in the application was discussed and finalized and the co-financing of salary during the project period was secured. New application areas research collaborations were found. In addition, we also discussed ways and means for improved interdisciplinary exchange between the participating institutions.

Planned approach and implementation

During the visit to the proposed host institution I met with the scientists from several research areas and administration. The visit duration was appropriate to have time to discuss the application documents and project plan. Particularly rewarding was the new application areas and new research collaborations found on this visit, which is also reflected in some of the milestones of the project application.