LFD/AIM Workshop 2026

January 12-15, 2026 @ UC Irvine

Synergizing Efforts – a groundbreaking partnership between UC Irvine’s Laboratory for Fluorescence Dynamics (LFD) and UC Berkeley’s Advanced Imaging Methods (AIM) workshop on FLuorescence Advanced Imaging Research (FLAIR), taking place in 2026 at UC Irvine.

We are thrilled to announce the first-ever Collaborative AIM-LFD Workshop: Synergizing Efforts, to be held in 2026 at the University of California, Irvine campus. This groundbreaking event marks a historic collaboration between UC Irvine’s Laboratory for Fluorescence Dynamics (LFD) and UC Berkeley’s Advanced Imaging Methods (AIM) workshop, uniting the expertise of Southern and Northern California in the field of advanced microscopy.

This joint venture aims to create a comprehensive, cutting-edge workshop that combines the strengths of both institutions. The LFD’s focus on advanced fluorescence imaging techniques and instrumentation will seamlessly integrate with AIM’s emphasis on time-resolved techniques and broad applications in biological systems.

*Registration and Payment link

The workshop will cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) and Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)
Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) and Raster Image Correlation Spectroscopy (RICS)
Super-resolution microscopy techniques
Number and Brightness (N&B) analysis
Spectral phasors
Neuroscience applications
Probe development and design
Artificial Intelligence in microscopy and image processing
Metabolic research using advanced imaging methods

The event will bring together internationally renowned researchers from diverse fields such as biology, chemistry, biophysics, engineering, cellular biology, neuroscience, optics, and more. Participants can expect:

Tentative program schedule

Keynote lectures from leaders in the field
Hands-on demonstrations and laboratory training
A robust vendor exhibition
Poster sessions
Evening receptions and networking opportunities
Lunch and refreshments provided daily

Choose Your Experience:
In-Person Registration – Full Workshop Experience:

Hands-on laboratory training and live demonstrations
Direct access to advanced microscopy equipment
Networking opportunities with leading researchers
Poster sessions and vendor exhibitions
Daily meals and refreshments included

Virtual Registration – Remote Learning Option

Live-streamed keynote lectures and presentations
Interactive Q&A sessions with speakers
Access to workshop materials and resources
Flexible participation from anywhere

This collaborative workshop is designed to cater to scientists at all levels of expertise, from curious beginners to seasoned experts, and welcomes participants from academia, industry, and biotechnology sectors. By combining the resources and knowledge of both UC Irvine and UC Berkeley, we aim to create an inclusive, comprehensive, and unparalleled learning experience in advanced microscopy techniques.

Join us in 2026 at UC Irvine for this exciting inaugural event that promises to set a new standard in microscopy education and collaboration. Together, we will explore the frontiers of imaging technology and its applications in biological sciences.

For more information or to register your interest, please contact the organizing team at via our inquiry form.

We look forward to welcoming you to this groundbreaking collaborative workshop!

Speakers:

Mahaela Balu, University of California, Irvine

Margarida Barroso, Albany Medical College

Wolfgang Becker, Becker and Hickl, Keynote

Liang Gao, University of California, Los Angeles

Elizabeth Hillman, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Keynote

Luke Lavis, Janelia Research Campus

Shalin Mehta, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub

Melissa Skala, University of Wisconsin – Madison

Benjamin Smith, University of California, Berkeley

Arnab Mukherjee, University of California, Santa Barbara

Harshini Mukundan, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jay Nadeau, Portland State University

Ammasi Periasamy, University of Virginia

Thorsten Wohland, National University of Singapore

Uri Manor, University of California, San Diego

…and more to come!

We look forward to welcoming you to this groundbreaking collaborative workshop!

Requirements:

It is recommended that participants have at least a bachelor’s degree in the life sciences, physical sciences or engineering before attending this course.

*Registration and Payment link

$1000 for industry/private researchers
$650 for academia/university researchers
$350 for students
$300 early registration only for students until October 31, 2025
$150 for virtual attendance
$100 for early bird virtual attendance

*Price does not include 2% processing fee and $2.10 service fee

The registration and payment process is:

Submit the online registration form and print the confirmation page for your records. Please note that this page merely confirms that we have received your registration information; it is not a confirmation of participation in the workshop or the laboratory training.
Pay your registration fees by credit card using the UC Irvine Marketplace LFD Workshop store.
Once we receive your online registration and payment, your participation is reserved. We will send an email confirming your participation in the workshop and laboratory training (if applicable) by October 6, 2025.

We could not host FLAIR without all of our wonderful sponsors!!