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Microscopie Solidaire

As part of the “Microscopie Solidaire” project, the ImaBio community, founded on values of collective action and solidarity, wishes to extend its activities to other communities and share its experience on a larger scale. This project is part of a broader framework of responsible, environmentally friendly, ethical, and sustainable microscopy.

 

The objectives of the “Microscopie Solidaire” project: :

  • to promote the sharing of scientific knowledge and techniques in developing countries;
  • to train local technicians and researchers in microscopy
  • to repair and adapt existing scientific equipment on site;
  • to develop international collaborations based on local needs rather than imposed projects.

Actions « Microscopie Solidaire » in 2025:

MAY 2025

As part of an initial international collaboration with the University of Burundi, the ImaBio research group sent five colleagues to support the development of microscopy in Bujumbura. From May 11 to 26, 2025, a team of GdR ImaBio members organized practical courses, refurbished a fleet of teaching and research microscopes, offered an eight-day practical training course, and carried out two field missions in Burundi’s nature reserves.

PowerPoint summary presentation:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XzlibjvsP9qQ_loz1ubgXaqg936AsXEz/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=106868348948839708932&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Press article : https://savoirs.unistra.fr/eclairage/une-mission-de-microscopie-solidaire-au-burundi

OCTOBER  2025 :

  • Collection of numerous microscopes via CIRI in Lyon and CBI in Toulouse
  • Storage of these microscopes at LP2N in Talence.

 

NOVEMBER 2025 :

  • Inventory and storage of the numerous microscopes collected.
  • Presentation of the Microscopie solidaire group and round table discussion with colleagues from the IBMP.

The “Microscopie Solidaire” working group needs expertise and equipment. To support this project and the actions being prepared for 2026, please contact us by email: microscopie-solidaire@services.cnrs.fr

The “Microscopie Solidaire” project is supported by

– University of Burundihttps://www.ub.edu.bi/

– French Embassy in Burundihttps://bi.diplomatie.gouv.fr/

– CNRShttps://www.cnrs.fr/fr

– University of Lillehttps://www.univ-lille.fr/

– IGBMChttps://www.igbmc.fr/

– Inserm https://www.inserm.fr/

– IBMP https://www.ibmp.cnrs.fr/

– CBI Toulouse https://cbi-toulouse.fr/

– CIRI https://ciri.ens-lyon.fr/

– LP2N (https://www.lp2n.institutoptique.fr/)