ZEISS at the 10th edition of the Spanish & Portuguese Advanced Optical Microscopy Meeting (SPAOM2026)

Don’t miss the chance to visit the ZEISS booth! Meet our experts, explore the latest breakthroughs in microscopy imaging, and see how our innovations can take your research further.
We look forward to welcoming you in Braga and sharing exciting insights into the future of imaging!

3- Beyond Boundaries with LSM 990 Lightfield 4D: Temporal, Spectral, and Spatial Resolution (7th Oct 16:25/8th Oct 15:55) Berta Martínez ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions

In this presentation, we will explore how ZEISS LSM 990 extends microscopy beyond traditional imaging boundaries by combining three essential dimensions of modern bioimaging: temporal resolution, spectral complexity, and spatial information. We will discuss how instant volumetric imaging with Lightfield 4D can be integrated with the broader multimodal ecosystem of the LSM 990, including Airyscan super-resolution imaging and advanced spectral multiplexing, enabling researchers to investigate biological systems with unprecedented flexibility and depth. The ability to combine high-speed volumetric imaging with spectral separation of multiple fluorescent labels provides a powerful framework for studying complex biological interactions in living samples.
Beyond providing unprecedented acquisition speed, Lightfield 4D redefines how volumetric data can be generated and integrated into advanced imaging workflows. By capturing an entire volume in a single snapshot, the technology eliminates temporal distortions within the acquired dataset, reduces light exposure, and enables efficient collection of information from large samples and dynamic biological systems. As part of the ZEISS LSM 990 platform, Lightfield 4D can be combined seamlessly with complementary imaging modalities, opening new possibilities for multidimensional experiments that were previously difficult or impossible to perform.

4- Spatial Biology Solution from Reagent to Image and Analysis (7th Oct 16:25) Rocío Ayelén ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions

Spatial biology is rapidly transforming life science and translational research by enabling the study of cells, biomarkers, and tissue architecture within their native spatial context. However, moving from promising technology to a reliable and scalable workflow can be challenging, especially when selecting the right reagent strategy, imaging setup, and analysis tools. This workshop will guide participants through the key decisions involved in building an end-to-end multiplex tissue imaging workflow and show how the ZEISS spatial biology solution integrates reagents, Axioscan 7 spatial biology, and dedicated software tools to support this journey. The session will introduce the principles, strengths, and practical trade-offs of DNA-based and TSA-based reagent approaches, while highlighting how the latest Axioscan 7 spatial biology configuration enables high-throughput, reproducible fluorescence imaging. We will also show how ZEISS software solutions help connect acquisition and analysis, simplifying the implementation of spatial biology in research and translational environments. Designed for researchers, imaging specialists, and core facility teams, this workshop will provide a practical overview of how to implement spatial biology workflows with greater confidence, reproducibility, and scalability — from concept to insight.

5- Can You Crack 3D Image Analysis in 60 Minutes? Hands-On with AI-Powered Workflows in arivis Pro 4.6 (7th Oct 17:55/ 8th Oct 17:25) Dr. Delisa Garcia, ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions

In this fully hands-on workshop, participants will work directly with arivis Pro 4.6 on dedicated workstations and discover how modern AI-powered tools are making advanced image analysis faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before.
Guided by experts and supported by the new arivis Pro Copilot, you will learn how to navigate analysis workflows, obtain answers to common image analysis challenges, and rapidly transform complex microscopy datasets into meaningful biological insights. Through practical exercises, participants will explore when to use conventional image analysis approaches, machine learning, or deep learning, and how AI can help accelerate each step of the workflow.
The workshop will also introduce strategies for training custom AI models, applying community-trained models to your own datasets, and selecting the most appropriate analysis approach for different biological questions. Whether you are taking your first steps in image analysis or looking to incorporate artificial intelligence into existing workflows, this session will provide practical experience and actionable knowledge that you can immediately apply in your own research.

6- ZEISS Lattice SIM 3: Capturing Cellular Dynamics in high-resolution (7th Oct 17:55/ 8th Oct 17:25) Gerry Sexton Ph.D, ZEISS Research Microscopy solutions

In this presentation, we will explore how Lattice SIM 3 enables researchers to bridge the gap between widefield overview imaging and subcellular-resolution analysis. We will discuss imaging strategies that allow rapid visualization of embryos, organoids, tissue sections, and living cells while preserving sample integrity. Particular emphasis will be placed on the system’s ability to balance speed, sensitivity, and resolution through innovative acquisition modes such as SIM Apotome, Leap, and Burst, enabling the capture of fast biological events with minimal light exposure.
Application examples will demonstrate how Lattice SIM 3 supports cutting-edge research in developmental biology, neuroscience, immunology, and cell biology. From monitoring cellular interactions in complex tissues to visualizing neuronal structures, immune-cell distributions, and intracellular dynamics, the technology provides researchers with unprecedented access to biological processes across multiple spatial scales. The combination of large field-of-view imaging and super-resolution reconstruction allows users to move seamlessly from tissue-wide context to nanoscale structural details within the same experiment.