International Society for
Stereology & Image Analysis
The next event in the series of conferences on stereology and related topics will be held in Prague (Czech Republic), September 15-18, 2025, this time as the 14th European Congress for Stereology and Image Analysis (ECSIA). The tradition of stereological conferences held in Czechoslovakia and th...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean-Louis Chermant, former Vice President for Europe (1984-1988) and President of the International Society of Stereology (1988-1991), who died on August 11th, 2024.
During his academic career at Caen University, Jean-Louis Chermant conducted pioneering work on the application of image analysis and mathematical morphology to materials science. His expertise has made a significant impact in the field, particularly through his numerous books and scientific articles. His book, "Précis d'analyse d'image," co-authored with Michel Coster, has become a seminal reference in the field.
Jean-Louis Chermant leaves behind a valuable legacy that will continue to inspire and guide researchers and students. We will remember him not only for his outstanding scientific contributions but also for his dedication and passion for research. Jean-Louis Chermant helped many young scientists at the begining of their research. They remain indebted to him.
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
After 25 years of publishing Unbiased Stereology in paperback, the authors Vyvyan Howard and Matt Reed decided that it is time to make it more widely available. Therefore they have made the 3rd edition of Unbiased Stereology available for free download as a PDF. This is the most recent revision...
The winner of the 2022 Outstanding Paper Award in memory of Hans Jørgen G Gundersen is Anna Pukaluk, the first author of the paper Pukaluk et al. (2022): An ultrastructural 3D reconstruction method for observing the arrangement of collagen fibrils and proteoglycans in the human aortic wall under mechanical load (Acta Biomaterialia 141, 300-314). This is an annual award, intended to recognize best papers containing original work in the field of stereology, which are judged on scientific merit, technical and general quality, expected impact, originality, and relevance to stereology.
The International Society for Stereology and Image Analysis (ISSIA) would like to congratulate Dr. Zhiyang Yao, who was awarded the first prize at the 4th edition of the ISSIA PhD competition. His PhD thesis "Research on Compton camera imaging for proton therapy beam monitoring" was conducted unde...
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Bente Pakkenberg, former president for the International Society of Stereology (1996-2000) and international expert in neurostereology, passed away on April 14th, 2023.
Bente Pakkenberg dedicated her professional career to stereology. She graduate...
The International Congress for Stereology and Image Analysis is a top-level conference organized by the International Society for Stereology & Image Analysis (ISSIA) to promote stereology and image analysis in a wide range of disciplines. The 16th ICSIA will be held in Xi'an City (China) at Sh...
Hans Jørgen G. Gundersen was born on this day 80 years ago (May 2, 1943). We keep his memory alive by calling for nominations for an annual "Outstanding Paper Award in memory of Hans Jørgen G Gundersen" initiated by the Board of the International Society for Stereology & Image Analysis (ISSIA). Th...
Using design-based stereological methods, researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil, and the University of Bristol Veterinary School, UK, have identified the brain structures involved in behavioural responses to cocaine. Scientists believe that the phenomenon underpins abuser...
The winner of the 2021 Outstanding Paper Award in memory of Hans Jørgen G Gundersen is Nick Yao Larsen, the first author of the paper Larsen et al. (2021): Cellular 3D-reconstruction and analysis in the human cerebral cortex using automatic serial sections (Communications Biology 4, 1-15). This is the first instance of the annual award, intended to recognize best papers containing original work in the field of stereology, which are judged on scientific merit, technical and general quality, expected impact, originality, and relevance to stereology.