About us.

Driving innovation in BioImaging for over a decade

2015-present

Austrian BioImaging is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing bioimaging in Austria and beyond. With over 10 years of pioneer in the field, we connect a network of 20+ core facilities and research groups between eight Austrian universities and research institutions. We foster collaboration and innovation to develop cutting-edge imaging technologies and correlative multimodal imaging (CMI) pipelines.

 

Our mission is to provide open access to state-of-the-art biological and preclinical imaging technologies to researchers from academia, industry, and beyond — irrespective of institutional affiliation. We are committed to empowering scientists with the tools, expertise, and training they need to push the boundaries of discovery and tackle pressing societal challenges.

Our members

Why imaging matters?

Imaging technologies are at the heart of breakthrough research in biology, medicine, and translational science. These advanced tools enable researchers to visualize biological samples across scales and analyze their structure, molecular dynamics, and chemical composition with unparalleled precision. Whether it’s unlocking the secrets of molecular interactions or enabling transformative medical applications, imaging technologies are indispensable to modern science.

Our offerings

Austrian BioImaging/CMI bridges the gap between researchers and advanced imaging resources by providing:

  • Open access to over 40 high-performance imaging instruments covering the full resolution range for biological and preclinical studies
  • Expertise in data visualization, imaging analysis, and cutting-edge methodologies.
  • Training programs and access to support facilities to enhance imaging capabilities.

Our services cover the entire stages of imaging:

Preparatory Stage

  • Project consulting
  • User access
  • Scientific and technical advices
  • Human body donor
  • Access to animal housing
  • Wetlabs

Imaging Stage

  • Access to >40 imaging technologies across scales
  • Pipelines for correlative multimodal imaging
  • Tracer development
  • Histological analysis
  • Tissue image cytometry

Analysis Stage

  • Imaging tools
  • Imaging data analysis
  • Data visualisation
  • Hybrid imaging consulting
  • Morphometrics
  • Image data storage

Through these services, researchers can leverage technologies that may not be available at their home institutions, empowering them to bring their projects to life with the highest standards of excellence.

We are the national Node of Euro-BioImaging

In 2021, Austrian BioImaging/CMI was honored as the official Austrian node of Euro-BioImaging, a European-wide imaging infrastructure. This recognition underscores our commitment to quality and innovation, enabling us to offer transnational access, international collaborations, and European funding opportunities.

Visit Euro-BioImaging website

At Austrian BioImaging, we are not just a service provider — we are a driver of innovation, collaboration, and discovery in bioimaging.

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