Stereology Workshop Bern

Organizer: Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Switzerland

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to state-of-the-art stereology, with a strong
emphasis on practical application in biomedicine. Topics covered include experimental design,
sampling strategies, the use of stereological probes, estimation of stereological parameters, and the
application of statistical methods appropriate for stereological analyses.
The course combines lectures, classroom exercises using real biomedical images, and laboratory
practicals that demonstrate proper sampling and tissue processing techniques on real biological
organs.
The workshop is aimed at students and researchers in biology and medicine who work with the
sampling and quantitative analysis of three-dimensional structures. Applications involving any form of
microscopy — including light microscopy, confocal laser scanning microscopy, multiphoton
microscopy, and electron microscopy — as well as non-invasive imaging techniques such as CT and
MRI, are welcome.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and specific questions. Ample time will be
dedicated to individual discussions with the instructors throughout the course.

Registration deadline: 31.7.2026