How to master QC in single-cell and nucleus workflows using real-world applications
March 11, 2026 – 15:00 GMT / 16:00 CET / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT
As single-cell and multiomics technologies continue to reshape our understanding of complex biology, the importance of high-quality sample preparation has never been greater. Reliable quality control (QC) is essential to ensure that valuable samples - often limited and difficult to obtain - yield meaningful, reproducible data. However, researchers working with diverse sample types, such as frozen or FFPE tissue, often face significant QC challenges.
In this SelectScience webinar, experts from both academia and industry share applications and methods to achieve quality control in single-cell and nucleus workflows to ensure the success of downstream applications. This is a critical step for applications such as single-cell RNA sequencing and multiomics analysis.
Using the LUNA-FX7™ automated cell counter, speakers will discuss how to achieve accurate and reproducible samples and master quality control, even with challenging samples containing high debris levels or low yields and share data from a range of sample types including fresh, frozen, fixed and FFPE preparations. In addition, you’ll learn how advanced imaging and algorithm-based classification, like that offered with the LUNA-FX7 supports reliable assessments of nuclei and cell concentration as well as cell viability.
Key learning objectives:
- Explore real-lab applications in both academia and industry to improve sample quality in single-cell and nuclei workflows.
- Gain insights into accurate assessment of sample concentration and viability using the LUNA-FX7™ automated cell counter.
- Learn practical approaches for handling challenging samples such as fixed and FFPE preparations.
Who should attend?
- Students, graduate students, doctoral students, post-doc researchers
- Assistant professors, associate professors, professors
- Lab technicians, lab specialists, scientists, researchers, lab managers, lab supervisors, lab directors, principal investigators, principal/associate scientists
- QA/QC managers and supervisors
- Chief scientific officers (CSOs), VPs of research and development, or any decision-making role covering academia, government, and private sector businesses and industries.
Certificate of attendance
If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes. If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.
Webinar details
- Cost: Free to attend
- Location: Online
- Duration: 60 minutes
Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available.
Speakers
Dr. Christian Urban is the Spatial and Single Cell Sequencing Coordinator at the Functional Genomics Center Zurich (FGCZ). As part of the core facility, he is responsible for scouting, implementing, and evaluating emerging technologies, as well as optimizing existing workflows. He has extensive experience in supporting collaborative research across a wide range of disciplines and sample types. At FGCZ, he plays a key role in method development, project coordination, and knowledge transfer, enabling researchers to harness state-of-the-art omics technologies for impactful scientific discovery.
Andreas Stortz is a scientist in the Service Lab Team at Singleron Biotechnologies GmbH in Cologne, Germany. As team leader, he ensures the day-to-day handling of customer clinical and research samples in the lab comply with the strict regulatory requirements and quality standards of the company. This includes tissue dissociation, cell counting, and the preparation of multi-omics single-cell libraries. In addition to experimental work, he focuses on troubleshooting complex workflows and optimizing protocols and assays. He has a background in molecular bioscience with a focus on neuroscience and received his M.Sc. from the University of Heidelberg in 2021.
Seongwan Jo is the Team Leader of the Bio Team at Logos Biosystems, part of Aligned Genetics, based in Anyang, South Korea. He leads research and application development across a broad range of cell imaging and analysis technologies, including cell counting and viability assessment using various staining methods. In addition to directing experimental work, he authors application notes and technical resources that help scientists optimize the performance and reliability of Logos Biosystems’ platforms across diverse research applications.
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