For several years, the staff of the TRI-Genotoul platform has been contributing to the training course «Fluorescence Microscopy: Basics and Innovations». Initiated by Philippe Cochard, this training is organized annually in partnership with ‘CNRS Formation Entreprises’ and brings together a dozen trainees, mostly from the private sector, who benefit from theoretical presentations and practical workshops conducted on the various Toulousan platforms. The last session took place in October last year and the very positive feedback from the staff involved is to be credited to the involved personnel.
This training is part of a strategy to disseminate know-how and knowledge beyond our own institutes. This mission is part of our duties and it is our contribution to the promotion and visibility of the TRI-Genotoul platform. Furthermore, the equipment implemented on the platform would not have been possible without financial support from the European Community, GIS IBiSA, and the Midi-Pyrénées Region. The Region’s support, in particular, is long-term and has two objectives: to support research and, by allowing economic players to access cutting-edge technologies, to support companies in the Midi-Pyrénées region. Contributing to these open training courses therefore helps to address this legitimate concern.
Furthermore, the financial revenues generated by this training contribute to the proper functioning of two key functions of the platform:
The website redesign was carried out following the comments of our users and the IBISA GIS. This regularly updated site is essential in terms of referencing and therefore visibility. The priority is to maintain its vitality through ComScience. The English version is currently under consideration in order to meet the growing demands of our English-speaking users.
Twice a year, the various activities and components of the platform are audited. The Quality approach, adopted and implemented by the staff, constitutes a mindset that has led to the continuous improvement of our business activities and supporting processes. The renewal of the ISO9001v2008 and NFX50-90 certification was obtained in January 2016. Once again, this 
The result is to be attributed to all the engineers and technicians who ensure the proper functioning of the platform.
