National and International Networks and Infrastructures
The Centre for Cellular Imaging is part of, and cooperates with, several national and European networks and infrastructures. This allows you as a researcher to access advanced techniques.
Swedish National Microscopy Infrastructure (NMI)
The CCI is a founding partner of the NMI, a nationally funded initiative (VR-RFI) connecting four leading Swedish universities: Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm University, Umeå University and University of Gothenburg. Established in 2016, NMI accelerates life science research by enabling rapid access to innovative microscopy and fostering national and international collaboration. Through NMI, researchers gain access to state-of-the-art microscopy technologies and expert support.
Bridging Nordic Microscopy Infrastructure (BNMI)
CCI is a founding partner of the BNMI, a NordForsk-funded network established in 2020 that unites leading microscopy infrastructures across five Nordic countries. BNMI strengthens regional competitiveness by promoting collaboration, mobility, and knowledge exchange. Through high-level workshops, symposia, staff exchanges, and mobility grants, BNMI accelerates the adoption of advanced microscopy technologies, drives innovation, and builds sustainable expertise—ensuring the Nordic region remains at the forefront of scientific discovery.
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Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF)
The CCI has been supported since 2017 by the SSF through the Research Infrastructure Fellow programme. Funding has been awarded across two competitive calls, RIF-1 (2017–2021) and RIF-2 (2023–2027). This prestigious five-year SSF programme strengthens the development, accessibility, and long-term sustainability of research infrastructures, while also supporting advanced career paths for highly specialized experts within academia.
European Light Microscopy Initiative (ELMI)
CCI is a founding member of the ELMI, a leading European network established in 2001 to connect imaging scientists with technology developers and microscopy manufacturers. Through ELMI and its annual conference, researchers, core facility staff, and industry partners come together to explore emerging imaging technologies, exchange best practices, and engage directly with major bio-optics manufacturers. This active involvement ensures that CCI remains closely aligned with technological innovation and the evolving needs of the microscopy community.
Core Technologies for Life Sciences (CTLS)
The CCI is an active member of CTLS, a non-profit association that brings together scientists, technical experts, and administrative professionals working in close association with shared resource laboratories. CTLS connects core facilities, technological platforms, and research infrastructures worldwide, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and best practices to strengthen the role of shared technologies in life science research.
Nordic Microscopy Society, SCANDEM
The CCI is a member of the SCANDEM Society, one of the world’s oldest microscopy organizations, founded in 1948 in Stockholm. Most of the members come from universities, research institutes and industries in the Nordic countries. SCANDEM promotes excellence across all aspects of microscopy, including technological development, specimen preparation, and applications in both life and material sciences. Through its long-standing scientific network, SCANDEM continues to support innovation and knowledge exchange in emerging and advanced microscopy techniques.
Euro-BioImaging (EuBI)
Since 2020 the CCI is part of the Swedish node of EuBI, a European Research Infrastructure Consortium for imaging technologies in biological and biomedical sciences. EuBI provides open user access to a broad portfolio of state-of-the-art imaging technologies for life science research. In addition to physical access, EuBI offers comprehensive support for image data management and analysis, as well as advanced training for both infrastructure users and technology providers.
COMULIS-globe Correlative Multimodal Imaging Society
The CCI is a funding member of the COMULISglobe Society, established in September 2023 as a key networking initiative of the COMULISglobe project, funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The Society aims to harness the full potential of multimodal imaging across spatial and temporal scales, from basic research to clinical diagnostics. By facilitating access to advanced technologies and fostering training, COMULISglobe is building a new generation of scientists for whom correlative and multimodal imaging is the new standard.
The Global BioImage Analysts’ Society (GloBIAS)
The CCI is a funding member of the GloBIAS Society, established in 2024 is a global association dedicated to advancing bioimage analysis. GloBIAS empowers researchers to quantitatively study biological systems through the analysis of microscopy image data. By promoting knowledge exchange, community-driven activities, and professional development opportunities for analysts at all career stages, GloBIAS supports the sustainable growth of expertise and innovation within the bioimage analysis community
Quality Assessment and Reproducibility for Instruments & Images in Light Microscopy | QUAREP-LiMi
CCI is a member of QUAREP-LiMi, a global community dedicated to advancing quantitative and reproducible light microscopy. QUAREP-LiMi brings together researchers, developers, infrastructure providers, industry, and policymakers to democratize access to high-quality, reproducible imaging data. Through community-driven guidelines, protocols, and calibration standards, the initiative promotes rigorous quality control and best practices for light microscopy in research and biotechnology.
Zeiss Lab @ Location partner
CCI is one of the labs@location institutes partners, a network of leading research facilities recognized for excellence in implementing specialized technologies, applications, and advanced workflows. Through this network, CCI contributes proven expertise and high-impact solutions within its core technological domains. Labs@location is a community of ZEISS customers providing in depth knowledge and dedicated services.