The complete guide to cell-based assays: Exploring the workflows, challenges, and opportunities for automation

This comprehensive guide explores the principles and practical workflows behind cell-based assays, one of the most powerful tools for studying cellular responses to compounds, genetic modifications, and environmental stimuli. From cell culture and assay development to advanced techniques like cell painting, the guide highlights the challenges researchers face and the opportunities automation brings to improve reproducibility, throughput, and data quality in modern life science laboratories.