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Presentations 

• “From Staining to Spatial Insights: Automating Complex Assays with Bond RX” 

with Leica Biosystems 

Date: 16 Oct 
Time: 11am-2pm 
Place: Biomedicum Room: B0313 (in person event) 

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• Fully automated spatial omics staining platform enabling: High throughput and large staining area (30 slides per run) 

• Standardization and reproducibility of staining protocols 

• High sensitivity utilizing signal amplification and multiplexing 

• High precision and fast speed (2–3 hours per run) 

• Fully open system with customizable protocols 

• Capability to perform assays like RNAScope, SignalStar, Akoya Opal, and other multiplex IHC/IF/FISH assays 

• Multiplex IHC and IF with Tyramide Signal Amplification (TSA) 

• Cyclic multiplex IF with iterative rounds of staining 

• Pre-analytical workflows for spatial transcriptomics, including: 

  • Region of interest (ROI) mapping
  • Antibody validation for platforms including 10x Genomics Xenium, MACSima, GeoMx DSP, and PhenoCycler
     

• Lunch and Learn – Multiplexing and spatial biology 

(sponsored by BioNordika)  

Date: 21 Oct 
Time: 11.45 am
Place: Biomedicum floor 3
Note: Pick up your lunch  

• “Accelerate Spatial Biology: Rapid, High-Precision Multiplex IHC with SignalStar™ 

Cell Signaling Technologies 

Date: 21 Oct 
Time: 12pm-1pm 
Place: Biomedicum  Room: C0335 

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Abstract: Accelerate discoveries in spatial biology by 70% with SignalStar™ Multiplex IHC, which offers optimized panels for efficient results in just two days and eliminates time-consuming optimization and validation processes. Join our seminar led by our Senior Global Product Trainer and discover this innovative technology that enhances spatial biology research by amplifying cellular protein signals in FFPE tissue samples. Gain rapid insights, visual clarity with up to 8 (or more!) target detections, enhanced precision, immediate start with validated protocols, and seamless integration into existing fluorescence imagers with SignalStar Multiplex IHC.

Speaker info: Dr. Theisgen completed a Diploma in Biochemistry and a PhD in Molecular Medicine at the University of Halle (Germany). She joined CST in 2018 as Manager for the European Technical Support Team and also worked as a Field Application Scientist for two years, where she gained extensive technical knowledge of the CST product portfolio.

In 2022, she took over the position as Global Product Trainer. Since then, she has conducted numerous technical trainings for customers, but also for distribution partners worldwide. Her experience with various antibody applications enables her to support customers in their research with troubleshooting, target selection, protocol development and data interpretation.

• “Next-Generation Reagents for Reliable Multiplex IHC/IF” 

Vector Laboratories 

Date: 21 Oct 
Time: 1pm-2pm 
Place: Biomedicum  Room: C0335 

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Abstract: Vector Laboratories, with a 50-year legacy, is a global leader in immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, glycobiology, and bioconjugation. Our innovative products, including the VECTASTAIN® Elite ABC Kit, VectaShield® Antifade Mounting Medium, and TrueVIEW® Autofluorescence Quenching Reagent, are widely used in research, cited in over 350,000 publications. We now introduce VectaPlex™ and Glysite™ Explorer. VectaPlex™ enables efficient antibody removal from FFPE tissue sections without damaging tissue or antigens. Glysite™ Explorer offers a comprehensive kit for spatial glycan detection near proteins, supporting advanced studies of protein glycosylation in various sample types.

Speaker info: Deborah Purvis brings over 28 years of experience in the medical diagnostics industry, with a strong foundation in diagnostic research gained through her work at the Wellcome Foundation and several leading Universities across the UK. Throughout her career, Deborah has held diverse roles across multiple companies in the UK, Europe, and Globally. In recent years, she has focused on advanced technologies at Vector Laboratories, specializing in immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF), and is currently the Director of Channel Management and Business Development for the company in Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.

In addition to her professional work, Deborah is proud to serve as Chair of the Board of LabXCell, the organization that oversees UK NEQAS Cellular Pathology Technique. This independent body is responsible for providing external quality assurance for cellular pathology techniques across the UK, Europe, and Internationally.

• “From Spots to Insights: Image Analysis of RNAscope Data in Visiopharm” 

by Niklas Peterson, Visiopharm 

Date: 23 Oct 
Time: 11am-2:30pm
Place: Biomedicum  Room: C0335  

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• “Mastering Spatial RNA Detection: High Specificity & Sensitivity with RNAscope ISH on Leica Bond RX” 

by Melissa Turan ACDBio 

Date: 28 Oct 
Time: 11am-2pm
Place: Biomedicum  Room: B0317  

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RNAscope is a revolutionary in situ hybridization (ISH) assay that detects target RNA within intact cells, delivering both high sensitivity and high specificity via a proprietary “double Z” probe design that amplifies true signals while suppressing background noise It enables single-molecule RNA detection, visualized as individual punctate dots under a microscope, bringing together spatial context and molecular precision. The technology is trusted widely, with applications across various species, tissues, and research areas, and has been cited in over 10,000 publications—a testament to its robustness and reproducibility