Welcome to the National Biophotonics and Imaging Platform Ireland website
NBIP Ireland was established in 2007 under HEA PRTLI Cycle 4. The platform consists of a consortium of imaging and biophotonics laboratories from across the Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland and 3 EU partners; CNRS Montpellier (France), the CNR Institute of Biostructure and Bioimaging, Naples(Italy) and The Nordic Imaging Network.
Provide a structured research and training framework for Ireland's investment in advanced imaging applied to the Life Sciences
Establish Graduate Training Programmes in Biophotonics and Imaging
Bridge the Physical and Life Sciences interface and through partnership with Industry, to enhance technology developments in Biophotonics and Imaging
Provide a national access to Core Facilities in Molecular, Cellular, Small Animal and Human Research Imaging
Provide the infrastructure for Ireland's participation in large-scale international research programmes underpinned by Biophotonics and Imaging
In addition, NBIP Ireland has been awarded EU funding to support the establishment of a European-wide post-doctoral Career Enhancement and Mobility Programme (CEMP). The FP7 Marie-Curie COFUND enables 16 post doctoral researchers to collaborate with research organisations in the public and private sectors across Europe.
The NBIP Ireland has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with its EU partners to compete for FP7 collaborative research programme funding.
Acknowledgement: NBIP Ireland is funded by the Irish Government’s Programme for Research in Third Level Institutions, Cycle 4, National Development Plan 2007-2013 and EU FP7.
