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ULS Online Training: Microscopy Image Processing and Colocalization Analysis using SVI Huygens Professional Software

Huygens Professional Image Analysis Software has been purchased and installed by ULS and is now available for free use in Room Y401 after reservation through the URFMS online booking system. It supports 2D and 3D microscopy image analysis and can be used for processing data acquired from all microscopes at ULS.   This online training and live demonstration will introduce practical workflows for quantitative fluorescence microscopy image processing, including deconvolution, image restoration, quality control, colocalization analysis, 3D visualization and batch workflow tips.   You are cordially invited to join this seminar organized by the University Research Facility in Life Sciences, with support from PTC International and SVI Huygens Professional. It is suitable for users working with fluorescence, confocal, widefield (Nikon Ti-2), 2D, 3D or multi-channel microscopy images.   Title: SVI Huygens Professional Software Online Training: Microscopy Image Processing & Colocalization Analysis   Date: 5 October 2026 (Monday) Time: 15:30-16:30 Speaker: Jasper van der Rijst, Scientific Consultant Online via Zoom Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617101940?pwd=waaiOUipPr2nHDa8Q8qbqPfUOGAy4G.1 Meeting ID: 876 1710 1940 Passcode: 196169   Should you have any enquiries, please contact Dr. Shuqi Zhang or Dr. Chenyin Wang.   All are welcome!

Highlights of ULS Seminar - The Real Time, Live, Single-Cell Revolution

The ULS and RAYME organized the seminar - The Real Time, Live, Single-Cell Revolution - on 17th September, 2026. Here are some highlights of the seminar. Thank you very much for your participation.

Visit by Prof Hang Hubert YIN

Prof. Hang Hubert YIN, University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Executive Dean of the Institute for Advanced Study, Beijing Normal University, P. R. China, visited the Cryo-EM and Mass Spectrometry facility at the ULS on 11th September, 2026.

ULS Seminar - The Real Time, Live, Single-Cell Revolution

Traditional population-averaged cell analysis often masks critical heterogeneity and overlooks rare cellular phenotypes. To overcome these challenges, Rayme’s Real-Time Single-Cell Analytical Platform offers a ground-breaking leap forward in metabolic and dynamic cell research. Featuring real-time in situ probing, femtoliter-level micro-manipulation, and subcellular precision, this system allows researchers to directly explore live-cell metabolism without perturbing physiological states.   You are cordially invited to attend a seminar co-organized by the ULS and RAYME to discover how this revolutionary platform can unlock new possibilities in your research across cancer biology, immunology, drug discovery, and beyond.   Title: Real Time, Live, Single-Cell Revolution – Unlock the Cellular Metabolism of Life at the Single-Cell Level Date: 17 Sept 2026 (Thursday) Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Speaker: Mr Shaodong LIU, Product Manager of RAYME Venus: U208   Please register here or via the QR code on the poster for the seminar Should you have any enquiries, please contact Dr. Idy Ho (idyht.ho@polyu.edu.hk) or Dr. Chenyin Wang (chenyin.wang@polyu.edu.hk).   All are welcome!

ULS Seminar - The New Era of Extracellular Vesicles: From Precision Isolation to Multiparameter Analysis

Exodus H-600 automatic extracellular vesicles isolation system will soon be installed at the ULS. It allows automatic and label-free isolation of intact exosomes with high quality and excellent yield from various biological fluids and sample volumes. This approach enables researchers to tackle the drawbacks faced by traditional methods like ultracentrifugation.   You are cordially invited to attend a seminar co-organized by the ULS and Cold Spring Biotech. Corp. on the Exodus automatic extracellular vesicles isolation system. They will also share some ideas for characterization of the isolated products.   Title: The New Era of Extracellular Vesicles: From Precision Isolation to Multiparameter Analysis   Date: 15 Sept 2026 (Tuesday)   Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM   Speaker: Teng LIU (Application Specialist of Exodus Bio.) on Automated EV Isolation using Exodus Automatic Nanoparticles Isolation System   Xiaoqi LIU (Application Engineer of NanoFCM Inc.) on Comprehensive Characterization of Extracellular Vesicles by Flow NanoAnalyzer   Venue: Y715   Please register here or via the QR code on the poster for the seminar and instrument demonstration session held on 16th September 2026.   Should you have any enquiries, please contact Dr. Ryan Chow or Dr. Shuqi Zhang.   All are welcome!

Visit by summer research programme students

Non-local undergraduate and master’s students, who joined a summer research programme organized by Department of HTI, visited the mass spectrometry facility and the animal imaging centre of the ULS on 13th August 2026.

Visit by Harbin Institute of Technology

20 students from Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT, 哈尔滨工业大学) visited the Mass Spectrometer Laboratory of ULS on 5 August 2026 (Wed).

ULS Demo: Cell Xelence Spinning Disk combined Label-Free Dual Modality Microscope

The University Research Facility in Life Sciences (ULS) is organizing a seminar on the Cell Xelence Spinning Disk + Label-Free Dual Modality Microscope, developed by CSR Biotech.   Cell Xelence is an advanced dual-modality imaging platform that combines spinning disk fluorescence imaging with label-free Optical Diffraction Tomography (ODT). The system supports sequential or simultaneous Spin + ODT imaging, enabling high-speed volumetric imaging and multi-channel live cell imaging applications. With AI-guided autonomous multi-phase imaging and proprietary “SACD” deconvolution, the platform provides enhanced imaging performance with resolution down to 120 nm, making it suitable for live cell imaging, high-throughput applications, and advanced cell biology research.   The details of the seminar are as follows:   Topic: Cell Xelence Spinning Disk + Label-Free Dual Modality Microscope Date: 30th July 2026, Thursday Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Venue: Y303   Live System Demonstration   The demo unit of the Cell Xelence platform will be available at ULS from 10th August to 28th August 2026. Interested participants are welcome to test the demo unit during this period.   Demo Location: Y210   Registration & Inquiries To register or for any inquiries, please contact Dr. Shuqi Zhang by email at shuqi.zhang@polyu.edu.hk.   All are welcome!

Visit by Prof Yi SUN from Technical University of Denmark

Visit by Prof. Yi SUN, Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), to the fluorescent imaging facility of ULS.

Visit by Ocean University of China

Teachers and elite students from School of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ocean University of China (中国海洋大学医药学院) visited the ULS on 21st July 2026.