Cellular Insights Series: Exploring Cellular Dynamics with Advanced Microscopy

Exploring Cellular Dynamics with Advanced Microscopy

Prof. Manley will speak on how fluorescence microscopy has long been a cornerstone of cell biology, and yet its potential is often limited by photon budgets. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we introduce Event Driven Acquisitions (EDA) – a breakthrough microscope feedback loop powered by neural networks to recognise dynamic events and adapt measurements in real time. As a proof-of-concept, EDA prioritized mitochondrial fission events and extended capabilities to phase contrast microscopy and channel switching, enabling detection of mitochondrial pearling and organelle contacts. These innovations reveal new mechanisms for mitochondrial content management.

In this webinar, Prof. Ben Loos from Stellenbosch University will also speak about how age is a major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. With 22% of the global population projected to be over 60 in the next 25 years, most in developing countries, South Africa faces heightened vulnerability. 

Beyond imaging, explore the evolution of cell models – from immortalized lines to physiologically relevant systems like primary cells, stem cells, and patient-derived cells. Learn how advanced 3D spheroids and organoids deliver deeper insights and translational impact, while addressing microenvironment challenges affecting biological data interpretation.

Key Learnings:

• Understand the concept of smart microscopy
• Explore real-time neural network-based detection
• See how adaptive imaging accelerates biological discovery

A FREE downloadable is available after registration to this event

This event is sponsored by Sartorius. The Sartorius Group is a leading international partner of biopharmaceutical research and the industry. With innovative laboratory instruments and consumables, the Group's Lab Products & Services Division concentrates on serving the needs of laboratories performing research and quality control at pharma and biopharma companies and those of academic research institutes.

*A Certificate of Attendance will be sent to participants who attend the webinar live*

The first and second webinar in this series, Cellular Insights Series: Unlocking Cancer Insights with Extracellular Vesicles in Liquid Biopsy and Cellular Insights Series: Innovations and Ethics in Stem Cell Research, are both available to view On Demand.

Wiley and the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) are excited to present a new dynamic webinar series spotlighting cutting-edge advances in cell biology, leading up to the highly anticipated Cell Bio 2025 annual meeting.

This series brings together leading voices in cancer research, stem cell biology, and advanced imaging to spark discussion, share innovation, and provide researchers with actionable insights that can accelerate their work. Whether you are investigating fundamental cellular mechanisms or driving translational applications, this series offers valuable perspectives for the entire biological sciences community.

Why should you attend:

• Gain first-hand insights from leading researchers and opinion leaders discussing breakthroughs in cancer biology, stem cells, imaging platforms, and translational applications.
• Explore the latest findings on extracellular vesicles (EVs) in cancer research and their potential as transformative biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis, and monitoring through liquid biopsy approaches.
• Learn how advances in optical and nanoplasmonic sensing are redefining sensitivity, reproducibility, and scalability in single EV analysis.
• See real-world demonstrations of next-generation technologies designed to enhance research outcomes and streamline biological discovery.
• Connect with a global community of scientists across disciplines and participate in conversations that shape the future of cell biology.