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The future of cell biology starts here
Step into the Thermo Fisher Scientific booth and experience the cutting edge of cell biology innovation. Discover how our latest technologies are redefining what's possible in your research, from powerful cell culture solutions to next-generation imaging and analysis tools. Visit us in booth #709 to speak to our technical experts about our demos and presentations and to learn about the latest technologies in one of our tech talks.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Exhibition days: December 7 – 9, 2025
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
Electron Microscopy
In the electron microscope area, you will explore advanced imaging techniques that provide outstanding resolution for visualizing cellular structures in detail. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) offers the highest resolution, enabling large area, multiscale imaging of cell and tissue sections. Cryo-TEM allows observation of cells in their native state at near-atomic resolution, revealing intricate cellular architecture and spatial relationships.
Join our 30-minute talks to learn how these cutting-edge technologies can enhance your research.
In-booth interactive presentations (30 minutes)
Sunday, 7 December; 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Time: 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Understanding cellular architecture and intricate biological structures through microscopy images is crucial in cell biology. However, quantifying these features poses a significant challenge due to the need to segment extremely large volumes of data. Traditional image processing techniques, such as intensity-based thresholding, often fall short in this context. Thermo Scientific Amira Software integrates a suite of deep learning tools to help you effectively visualize, segment, and analyze cellular images. Its advanced image processing toolboxes make it possible to uncover insights into cellular and subcellular structures that are not accessible with 2D images alone. With a user-friendly interface and comprehensive machine learning tools, Amira Software streamlines workflows, allowing you to focus on advancing your research in cell biology.
Time: 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Discover how the new Thermo Scientific Talos 12 TEM revolutionizes transmission electron microscopy for cell biology with advanced automation and ease of use. This talk will highlight software developments that enable high-throughput, unattended multi-scale imaging, making TEM more accessible to users of all expertise levels. Learn how the Talos 12 TEM facilitates 3D imaging through tilt series tomography and supports correlative examinations with fluorescence microscopy data (CLEM). These advancements improve productivity and expand the user base, delivering comprehensive cellular and tissue imaging results efficiently.
Join us to see how the Talos 12 TEM can enhance your research capabilities in cell biology.
Monday, 8 December; 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Time: 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) allows visualization of organelles and cellular structures in their near-native state at resolutions far beyond light microscopy. Recent advancements have made cryo-ET workflows more accessible, enabling even non-expert users to produce high-quality cryo-lamellae for statistically relevant data. Innovations such as the vacuum capsule, which links the Thermo Scientific Arctis Cryo-Plasma-FIB with the TEM, minimize ice contamination during transfer and improve data quality and throughput. Combined with the Thermo Scientific Krios 5 Cryo-TEM, these developments ensure efficient transfer and processing of large numbers of lamellae. User-friendly software further simplifies lamella preparation, making cryo-ET more accessible to cell biologists.
Join us to learn how these streamlined workflows can provide new quantifiable insights into cell morphology and interactions, advancing cell biology research.
Join us to see how the Talos 12 TEM can enhance your research capabilities in cell biology.
Time: 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Effective segmentation of cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) and volume EM data is crucial as it empowers researchers to understand cellular structures and functions from whole cell and tissue length scales down to the biomolecular level. However, this process is challenging due to the inherent low contrast of cryo imaging and the complexity of the internal cellular environment. Through real use cases, we will demonstrate the capabilities now offered by modern segmentation tools in extracting meaningful insights from cryo-ET data. Join us for an interactive session to discuss how these tools facilitate the visualization, quantification, and analysis of complex cellular components, leading to significant advancements in understanding cellular morphology and interactions.
Tuesday, 9 December; 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Time: 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Join us for an interactive session focused on exploring career opportunities for women in cell biology microscopy. This session will feature scientists working at Thermo Fisher Scientific, each from different fields and career stages, sharing their unique experiences and insights. They’ll discuss the diverse career paths available within the company, from research and development to technical support and marketing, as well as the challenges and successes faced by women in this field and the resources and support available to help you advance your career. Whether you are just starting out or looking to grow professionally, this session will provide perspectives and networking opportunities. Join us to discuss career opportunities, share your experiences, connect with others in cell biology microscopy and explore the many pathways to success.
Time: 1:00 – 1:30 pm
Visualizing cellular architecture at nanometer resolution is essential for understanding complex biological processes. This talk explores the combination of Volume Electron Microscopy (vEM) and Cryo-Electron Tomography (cryo-ET), enabling visualization of cellular landscapes in their native state. vEM techniques, like Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM), provide 3D reconstructions with nanometer precision, offering essential context to ultrastructural details. Cryo-ET complements this by imaging biomolecules in near-native conditions, providing molecular-level detail. Recent advancements have automated and scaled cryo-ET workflows, delivering the statistical validation required in cell biology.
Join us to learn about the synergistic application of vEM and cryo-ET and their impact on cell biology.
Cell Culture
In our cell culture area, you’ll find trusted brands and breakthrough products that empower every stage of discovery, including:
- Gibco™, Invitrogen™, and Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ cell culture solutions
- Invitrogen™ Neon NxT™ Electroporation System for high-efficiency transfection • Invitrogen™ EVOS™ M3000 Imaging System for advanced live-cell visualization
- Invitrogen™ Countess™ 3 FL Automated Cell Counter for rapid, reliable cell analysis
- Gibco™ Expi293™ PRO Expression System for streamlined protein production
- Gibco™ Geltrex™ Flex Matrix for flexible and reproducible 3D culture
Be among the first to see the debut of our 3D-printed Gibco “Culture with Confidence” miniature lab — a one-of-a-kind, hands-on installation designed to spark ideas and inspire your science.
Join our tech talk presentations (45 minutes)
Sunday, December 7, 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Room 21
Cell culture has been practiced since the mid 1800s. Many of the cell culture products that we use today were developed over 50 years ago. While these foundational products have led to many groundbreaking discoveries, optimized versions of these cell culture products now have innovative features that can provide efficiency, improve the consistency of your results, and reduce waste in your cell culture workflow. Join us to learn how various innovative solutions can make your cell culture fast, more consistent, and sustainable, saving you time and increasing your efficiency.
Monday, December 8, 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Room 21
Cell and gene therapies have emerged as powerful tools for treating cancer, autoimmune disorders, and genetic diseases, while iPSCs have drawn unique interest for the development of clinically manufacturing CAR-NK and CAR-T cells. These approaches often rely on the ability to genetically modify immune or stem cells ex vivo, requiring robust, non-viral delivery platforms that can maintain efficiency and scalability from early-stage research through clinical manufacturing. Electroporation is key technology in this space, allowing delivery of DNA, RNA, or protein payloads into hard-to-transfect cell types without the complexity and limitations of viral systems. This talk will describe the entire workflow from CAR-iPSC engineering optimization techniques to obtaining final product of functional tumor-specific (iPSC)-derived natural killer (CAR-iNK) cells with enhanced cytotoxicity and precision.
Image Analysis
In our image analysis area, you will discover how effective segmentation of cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) and volume EM data empowers researchers to understand cellular structures and functions from whole cell and tissue length scales down to the biomolecular level. Through real use cases, we will demonstrate the capabilities of modern segmentation tools in extracting meaningful insights from cryo-ET data.
Sign up for our Amira Software demos to see how these advanced tools can transform your research.
Join us for an interactive session to discuss how these tools facilitate the visualization, quantification, and analysis of complex cellular components, leading to significant advancements in understanding cellular morphology and interactions.
Meet our experts to discover how these innovative technologies can help accelerate your research — enabling you to work smarter, streamline your workflows, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in cell biology.
Don’t miss your chance to connect, discover, and shape the future of cell biology — only at the Thermo Fisher Scientific booth.