Since 2011, the NICHD Microscopy & Imaging Core is organizing annual workshops on microscopy. The two-week workshops are aimed at scientists who want to gain proficiency with light and electron microscopy imaging, sample preparation and image processing. Seminars cover basic and advanced concepts in light and electron microscopy, sample preparation and image analysis. The presentations are delivered by the MIC staff and invited speakers. Lab sessions combine wet labs on different sample preparation techniques, a computer lab on ImageJ, and hands-on on confocal and transmission electron microscopy. The next workshop will take place May 4 to 15, 2026.