FAILSAFE Fungal Antimicrobial Resistance Innovations for Low & Middle Income Countries: Solutions & Access For Everyone
Congratulations!
We are thrilled that you have been selected to participate in the upcoming Imaging the Fungal Cell Workshop series in Cape Town, South Africa. Congratulations on being selected to join this exciting opportunity, and we look forward to welcoming you to these enriching workshops!
We will be running the following workshops:
Workshop 1: Introduction to Principles of Microscopy
Dates: July 28 – August 1, 2025
Workshop 2: Advanced Imaging Approaches for Fungal Pathogens
Dates: August 4 – 7, 2025
Venue: Africa Microscopy Initiative, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7701, Cape Town, South Africa
Lunch will be provided during workshop days, and for participants traveling from outside Cape Town, accommodation will be arranged. The accommodation package includes bed, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a shuttle service to the venue. These arrangements will be coordinated by the organizers.
If you need additional support to attend, you are eligible to apply for fully funded travel assistance, which will be arranged and paid on your behalf. You will also be able to apply for the reimbursement of any visa application fees.
To fully confirm your participation and, if applicable, submit your travel request, please complete the online web form provided at the bottom of this page by no later than Monday 14th April 2025.
Workshop Overview
This workshop is a unique collaboration between the University of Cape Town, the University of Exeter MRC CMM, and the University of Edinburgh, funded by the Wellcome Trust and FAILSAFE. The initiative aims to expand access to advanced bioimaging tools for medical mycologists across Africa, with a special focus on fluorescence microscopy.
Whether you’re new to fluorescence microscopy or already have some experience, this workshop will provide an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in the context of fungal pathogens. You’ll also benefit from peer mentoring and infrastructure support through our partnership with the African Microscopy Initiative (AMI).
Key Themes Covered:
This workshop will also offer opportunities for collaboration with your peers, insights into fungal growth and its impact on host cells, pathogen tips and tricks, and hands-on demonstrations at AMI.
We are looking forward to working with you and hope this workshop will significantly enhance your research in medical mycology and bioimaging.
Please don’t forget to complete the mandatory form below to confirm your participation.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Cape Town!