BNA Training: Neuroscience Image Analysis

BNA Event - 11th to 13th Mar 2025

Event details 

• Tuesday 11 March and Thursday 13 March, 14.00 – 17.00 

• Online training webinar 

Course Overview 

This two-part online training course is aimed at ECRs and students who want to enhance their image analysis skills and explore innovative solutions for complex tasks in the field.  The course is structured to guide participants from beginner to proficient user.  

The training course consists of two half day interactive, live online sessions.   

What will the course cover? 

Session 1: Tuesday 11 March 

The first session will focus on fundamental concepts and practical applications and equip participants with the foundational skills required to address common image analysis tasks using ImageJ/Fiji.   

Session 2:  Thursday 13 March 

Building on the concepts and applications covered in Session 1, this session will cover the complete workflow from imaging acquisition to analysis.  It will introduce participants to specialised neuroscience tools and advanced commercial software, addressing challenges such as fractal analysis, skeletonisation, Sholl analysis, and neuron characterisation. 

Additionally, the session will provide a brief overview of cutting-edge neuroscience tracing tools, including the Imaris artificial intelligence identification system and Arivis deep learning models.  

Course leader:  

This BNA training course will be delivered by Dr. Adrian Garcia-Burgos Microscopy Applications Specialist at the IMPACT facility within the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) at the University of Edinburgh.  

Dr Garcia-Burgos is an experienced trainer working with researchers at University of Edinburgh to offer expert guidance on microscopy techniques, hands-on training, optimisation of image acquisition, and the development of customised analysis pipelines. 

Dr. Garcia-Burgos earned his PhD in Biophysics from Heriot-Watt University, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh. His doctoral research focused on developing innovative microscopy tools to image live pancreatic islets using fluorescence microscopy and super-resolution techniques. 

Registration Fees:  

• BNA UG Member £60 

• BNA PG/ECR Member £150 

• BNA Full Member £190 

• BNA Non-Member £320

Register here