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A comprehensive strategy to strengthen bioimaging in Africa through the Africa Microscopy Initiative

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The Africa Microscopy Initiative (AMI) aims to promote the use of microscopy in biomedical research through facilitated access to instruments and expertise, and via training and networking opportunities. By coupling technology dissemination with expertise and training, AMI is designed to serve as a crucible for the sustainable development of imaging expertise across Africa.

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Fig. 1: Challenges associated with the dissemination of microscopy.
Fig. 2: AMI at a glance.
Fig. 3: The PEER application process.
Fig. 4: The PiTCH fellowship application process.

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  1. Africa Microscopy Initiative Imaging Centre, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

    Michael Anton Reiche & Caron Adrienne Jacobs

  2. Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

    Michael Anton Reiche, Caron Adrienne Jacobs, Valerie Mizrahi & Digby Francis Warner

  3. Advanced Imaging Center, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus, Ashburn, VA, USA

    Jesse Scott Aaron & Teng-Leong Chew

  4. Molecular Mycobacteriology Research Unit & DSI/NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

    Valerie Mizrahi & Digby Francis Warner

  5. Wellcome Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Africa, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

    Valerie Mizrahi & Digby Francis Warner

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Reiche, M.A., Jacobs, C.A., Aaron, J.S. et al. A comprehensive strategy to strengthen bioimaging in Africa through the Africa Microscopy Initiative. Nat Cell Biol 25, 1387–1393 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41556-023-01221-w

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