Looking back to ABIC meeting with Samira Benadda
Last month, Samira Benadda, Head of the core imaging facility at IBENS (France-BioImaging Paris Centre node) was invited to the 4th Annual ABIC Meeting, held in Cairo and bringing together the African community specialized in biological imaging. Samira co-coordinates the Africa division of France-BioImaging with Jean-Luc Verdeil, Researcher at CIRAD. The event highlighted the Africa-France initiative, supported by France-BioImaging, which is committed to promoting and strengthening access to imaging technologies through expertise sharing, training, and the development of sustainable collaborations.

Working closely with ABIC, Samira presented the activities and achievements of the Africa division, including the grants obtained by Global BioImaging which have enabled the hosting of African researchers within the France-BioImaging nodes, facilitating access to imaging technologies for both research projects and professional training. The meeting also provided a major opportunity to discover and better understand imaging infrastructures in Africa, their needs, their organization, and the prospects for collaboration. Exchanges with local platforms emphasized the importance of supporting capacity building and fostering broader access to advanced imaging technologies.


This participation has thus contributed to strengthening existing partnerships and encouraging the emergence of new collaborations.
