Laura Murphy completed her PhD in Neurobiology at the University of Edinburgh in 2017. Following her doctoral studies, she transitioned to her current role as a Bioimage Analyst for the Institute of Genetics and Cancer Advanced Imaging Resource. In this capacity, Laura supports researchers by developing strategies to extract precise quantitative information from complex microscopy data, bridging the gap between raw imaging and biological insight.

Since 2021, Tomasz Węgierski has served as the Head of the Microscopy Facility at the IN-MOL-CELL infrastructure, located at the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB) in Warsaw, Poland. The facility provides services and access to advanced light and electron microscopes, as well as flow cytometers, for eleven laboratories at IIMCB and for external users from the University of Warsaw and several research institutes.

From 2009 to 2021, he worked at IIMCB as a senior scientist and facility staff member. Prior to that, he completed his postdoctoral training in Freiburg, Germany, from 2003 to 2009, following the completion of his PhD in 2002 at the University of Basel, Switzerland. His doctoral research focused on proteins involved in pre-rRNA processing in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Tomasz Węgierski specializes in light microscopy imaging techniques, image processing and analysis, and has a strong interest in optical instruments, ranging from microscopes to telescopes.

Dr. Ann Wheeler, is a leading figure in the field of advanced microscopy. Dr. Wheeler heads the Advanced Light Microscopy Facility at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh. Since 2014, her leadership has transformed the facility into a hub of innovation, equipped with cutting-edge microscopes, including those for super-resolution techniques like SIM and STORM, integral to the Edinburgh Super Resolution Imaging Consortium (ESRIC) and Bioimage analysis.

A Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society, Dr. Wheeler also contributes significantly to initiatives such as the European Light Microscopy Initiative and EuroBioImaging. She is the driving force behind Edinburgh Bioimaging and leads the University of Edinburgh Bioimaging UK Nodelet.

Dr. Wheeler's academic path began with a MBioch in Molecular Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, followed by a PhD at the University of London, conducted at the prestigious Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research. Her professional journey includes managing microscopy facilities at Queen Mary, University of London, and engaging in impactful postdoctoral research at Imperial College London and Scripps Research Institute.

With a focus on advancing imaging research, super-resolution techniques, and cytoskeletal studies, Dr. Wheeler's work has significantly contributed to our understanding of cellular dynamics and cancer research. Her extensive publications underscore her commitment to pushing the boundaries of what microscopy can achieve.