11th Anniversary of Austrian BioImaging/CMI

Time: 11.5.2026

Venue: SkyLounge, University of Vienna

Austrian BioImaging will celebrate its 11th anniversary, marking over a decade of excellence since our founding in 2015 and our evolution into a prominent Euro-BioImaging Node. We are honored to host our shareholders, alongside ministry representatives, Euro-BioImaging Directors, and executive members from our partner institutions. Hosted by our Directors, Baubak Bajoghli and Wolfgang Weninger, the event is a special occasion to celebrate together with our vibrant scientific community in the SkyLounge of the University of Vienna, featuring a wonderful view over the city. Event pictures will follow!

This event is only open to registered attendees and invited guests.

Agenda:

2:30 – 3:00

3:00 – 4:20

Guests arrival

Part 1 – Celebration of 11 years Austrian BioImaging

• Welcome remarks (Hemma Bauer, BMFWF)
• Opening remarks (Wolfgang Weninger, Scientific Director)
• Special recognition (Michaela Fritz, President)
• Keynote Address (Baubak Bajoghli, Managing Director)
• Euro-BioImaging (John Eriksson, Director-General, Euro-BioImaging)

4:20 – 5:00

5:00 – 6:00

Coffee break with special cake

Part 2 – Showcases of Austrian BioImaging (short talks)

• PlantPhenotyping in AgroSERV (Atena Haghighattalab, VBCF)
• ISIDORe Project (Richard Haindl, Stefan Geyer, MUW)
• User project AFM (Philipp Thurner, TU Wien)
• AI for imaging in Plant Science and Agriculture (Katja Bühler, VRVis)
• Showcases at Vetmeduni (Martin Glösmann)
• Showcases at University of Vienna (Manfred Ogris)
• Showcases at ISTA (Gabriel Krens)
• CanSERV projects (Christina Streli, TU Wien)
• Showcases at LBG-Traumatology (Patrick Heimel)
• Hybrid OR facility (Bruno Podesser, MUW)

6:00 – 6:30

6:30 – 7:00

Break

Part 3 – Panel Discussion – Impact of open access imaging infrastructure

• Antje Keppler (Bio-Hub Director, Euro-BioImaging)
• Linda Chaabane (Med-Hub Director, Euro-BioImaging)
• Martina Marchetti-Deschmann (Vice-rector Vetmeduni)
• Wolfgang Weniger (Moderator)

7:00 – 9:30

Drinks and finger food

The event is financially supported by EVOLVE, a Horizon Europe project.