The Scientific Imaging Center (SIC) at Institut Teknologi Bandung successfully hosted Seminar & Workshop Series III: Advancing Scientific Research Through Live Cell Imaging Techniques on 10–11 September 2025. The event represented a significant milestone for the Indonesian scientific community as the country’s first workshop specifically dedicated to live cell imaging analysis, introducing researchers to advanced methodologies for monitoring and analyzing living cells in real time.

The program brought together expertise from academia and industry through a collaboration with Prof. Nur Atik (Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran), Dr. Indra Wibowo (School of Life Sciences and Technology, ITB), and Guo Lin, Ph.D., Application Specialist from Evident. Their combined expertise provided participants with both scientific and technical perspectives on modern live-cell imaging technologies and their growing importance in biomedical research.

A total of 16 participants joined the workshop, with the majority coming from academic institutions. Institut Teknologi Bandung accounted for the largest group of attendees, contributing ten participants, while six participants represented external universities and research organizations. The attendance profile highlighted increasing interest in advanced imaging approaches among Indonesian researchers and demonstrated opportunities for strengthening collaborations across institutions.

The workshop explored how live-cell imaging technologies are transforming biological and medical research by enabling scientists to observe cellular behavior, proliferation, migration, and morphological changes as they occur. Through a series of lectures, participants were introduced to the principles of confocal microscopy, applications of live-cell imaging in tissue engineering and cell culture studies, and strategies for acquiring high-quality imaging data from living biological samples.

A major component of the event was the practical training session, where participants gained direct experience using the Olympus FV3000 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope together with the CM30 Cell Culture Monitoring System. The hands-on activities covered sample preparation, fluorescence staining procedures, live-cell observation, image acquisition, and quantitative analysis of cell growth and confluency. These exercises allowed attendees to translate theoretical concepts into practical laboratory skills.

The workshop also demonstrated how the integration of confocal microscopy with continuous cell monitoring systems can generate more comprehensive datasets for biological research. By combining high-resolution imaging with long-term observation capabilities, researchers can gain deeper insights into dynamic cellular processes that are difficult to capture using conventional imaging approaches.

As the first initiative of its kind in Indonesia, the workshop underscores SIC’s commitment to introducing emerging imaging technologies to the national research community. The successful implementation of this program further strengthens SIC’s role as a center for advanced microscopy training, scientific collaboration, and innovation in imaging-based research.

Workshop Highlights

• Event: Seminar & Workshop Series III – Advancing Scientific Research Through Live Cell Imaging Techniques
• Date: 10–11 September 2025
• Participants: 16 researchers, students, and academics
• Collaborating Experts: Prof. Nur Atik, Dr. Indra Wibowo, and Guo Lin, Ph.D.
• Systems Utilized: Olympus FV3000 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope and CM30 Cell Culture Monitoring System
• Key Topics: Live-cell imaging, confocal microscopy, fluorescence staining, cell culture monitoring, image analysis, and quantitative cellular assessment
• Significance: First live-cell imaging analysis workshop organized in Indonesia
• Impact: Enhanced technical expertise and promoted the adoption of advanced imaging technologies for life science research

By providing researchers with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and specialized training, SIC continues to contribute to the advancement of scientific imaging and the development of research excellence in Indonesia.