NFDI4Microbiota, NFDI4BIOIMAGE, and DataPLANT invite researchers to join an online session exploring the Use Case LichenMetaImage, focused on “Imaging of Natural Microbial Networks of Lichen.” The event will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, from 13:00 to 14:00 CET.

The LichenMetaImage Use Case addresses the challenges of archiving and FAIRifying (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) bioimaging files, including precise metadata annotation following the REMBI (Recommended Metadata for Biological Images) guidelines. Given the unique complexity of lichens—cross-kingdom communities consisting of fungi, algae, cyanobacteria, and a newly discovered microbiome—the project aims to create a tailored metadata template to capture the specific needs of lichen imaging. Reliable workflows and standardized metadata will be developed to support reproducibility and data sharing within the scientific community.

This initiative also envisions integrating lichen imaging with long-read sequencing data from Oxford Nanopore and PacBio, providing insights into the spatial organization of specific organisms within the lichen thallus.

Presentations will be led by experts from Heinrich Heine University and the DataPLANT community, including:

• Ksenia Krooß (NFDI4BIOIMAGE)- Specialist in molecular plant biology, microscopy, and metadata annotation.
• Sabrina Zander (CRC MibiNet) - Expert in data structure and metadata management within the DataPLANT Annotated Research Context (ARC) framework.
• Vivien Rosenthal - Specialist in lichen metagenomics and imaging techniques.

Join us to discover new tools and workflows for advancing lichen research, fostering collaboration, and setting a foundation for future microbiome studies across NFDI4Microbiota and CRC MibiNet.

Event Link : Zoom Meeting Meeting ID : 694 8405 5260
Passcode : 336495