16th Bangalore Microscopy course (BMC)

The 16^th Bangalore Microscopy Course (BMC) will be organized at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore, India during 20th - 27th September 2026.

This course is jointly organized by NCBS, Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem), Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and Tata Institute for Genetics & Society (TIGS).

Taught by world leaders in biological microscopy, the course offers comprehensive didactic and hands-on training in state-of-the-art optical microscopy techniques. Topics will span from basic microscopy to super-resolution imaging. Research seminars detailing applications of light microscopy to address specific biological questions will also be part of the program. Lectures will be complemented by hands-on training in a dedicated teaching laboratory equipped with many state-of-the-art microscopes. 

Over the years, the Bangalore Microscopy Course has become a key meeting point for the Indian and international imaging community, serving as a platform where academia and industry interact, new technologies are introduced and future microscopy leaders are trained.