From October 22 to 24, 2025, the sixth edition of the School of Microscopy – Precision Microscopy took place at Opificio Golinelli in Bologna, offering three immersive days dedicated to the most advanced imaging techniques applied to 3D models. Organized in collaboration with Fondazione Golinelli and G-Lab srl Impresa Sociale, the event brought together PhD students, researchers, technicians, and professionals from the biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors for a training program that combined theory, hands-on practice, and direct experimentation.

Scientific coordination was provided by Spartaco Santi, researcher at IGM-CNR Bologna, who led the entire program and opened the proceedings alongside Antonio Danieli, Vice President and General Director of Fondazione Golinelli. Santi also delivered the closing lecture titled “From Idea to Illumination: Gustafsson’s SIM Revolution Under the Lens”, focusing on the transformative impact of structured illumination microscopy and emphasizing the importance of integrating technological innovation with biological research.

The program featured cutting-edge topics: from STED super-resolution to MINFLUX nanoscopy, from holotomographic microscopy to Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM), as well as multiphoton microscopy and Structured Illumination Microscopy (SIM). Participants engaged in extensive hands-on sessions using state-of-the-art instruments and explored Virtual Microscopy through the immersive Golinelli LiVE platform, which offered an innovative virtual reality experience for advanced visualization.

Participant feedback was outstanding: a post-event survey revealed an overall satisfaction level that nearly reached the maximum score. Interest in future editions and advanced courses was equally high, confirming the strong educational value of the initiative. The course was also considered highly useful for professional activities, while the preparatory online program Focus on the Invisible received excellent ratings.

The School was made possible thanks to the technological support of leading companies in the field: Evident, Abberior, Miltenyi Biotech, Crisel Instruments, Tomocube, Schaefer, Genoa Instruments.