Category: Lab Spotlights

Lab Spotlight: Mapping Cell-Type Vulnerability in the Hippocampus with Precision Tissue Sectioning

Members of the Bienkowski Lab at the USC Center for Integrative Connectomics, which combines spatial transcriptomics, circuit mapping, and imaging to understand how distinct brain cell types are affected in disease. Meet the Bienkowski Lab at the USC Center for Integrative Connectomics Dr. Michael S. Bienkowski is an Assistant Professor of Physiology and Neuroscience and […]

Written by on January 27, 2026

Lab Spotlight: Heidi Kreckel & the Levinger Lab – Visualizing Cryoprotectant Uptake in Plant Tissues

Introducing the Levinger Lab and PhD Candidate Heidi Kreckel At Colorado State University, the Levinger Lab—led by Professor Nancy E. Levinger—has long been a pioneer in exploring how molecules behave in nanoconfined environments. Recently, the Levinger group has added studies exploring how plant material can withstand cryoprotectant treatments that help it survive at ultralow temperatures.   […]

Written by on January 26, 2026

Lab Spotlight: Investigating Immune–Vascular Interactions in Lung Disease Using Precision-Cut Lung Slices

Figure 1. Joulia lab (June 2025)   Meet the Joulia Lab at the National Heart and Lung Institute Dr. Régis Joulia leads a newly established research group based at the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) at Imperial College London. Supported by funding from the Wellcome Trust and other charitable organizations, the Joulia Lab focuses on […]

Written by on January 23, 2026

Lab Spotlight: Dr. Virginia Puente

Advancing Neuroscience Through Live Imaging of the Brain’s Extracellular Space We are honored to spotlight the work of Dr. Virginia Puente, an MSCA and María Zambrano researcher at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). A pharmacist by training, Dr. Puente leads an ambitious and innovative research program centered on understanding how the extracellular space […]

Written by on July 10, 2025

Lab Spotlight: Dr. Gordon Jiang’s Lab at BIDMC

Pioneering RNA Therapeutics for Liver Diseases Dr. Gordon Jiang, a transplant hepatologist and physician-scientist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, leads a research program focused on tackling some of the most challenging aspects of liver disease. His lab is dedicated to understanding the mechanisms behind liver failure—especially the role of transcriptional […]

Written by on April 14, 2025

Lab Spotlight: The TAB-Lab at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

In this Lab Spotlight, we’re thrilled to feature the groundbreaking work of the Translational and Advanced Bioimaging Laboratory (TAB-Lab), led by Dr. Terence Wong at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Figure 1). This innovative team is redefining the field of bioimaging with cutting-edge tools and techniques that bridge the gap between basic […]

Written by on January 31, 2025

Lab Spotlight: Professor Claudia Loebel at the University of Pennsylvania

Introducing Professor Claudia Loebel and Her Team At the University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Bioengineering and the Center for Precision Engineering for Health (CPE4H), Professor Claudia Loebel leads a dynamic lab that’s redefining how engineering can impact human health. After relocating from the University of Michigan, her lab has settled into a thriving research environment […]

Written by on January 17, 2025

Spotlight on the Kolb Lab: Advancing Pulmonary Research with the Compresstome Vibratome

About the Kolb Lab The Kolb lab, located at the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health at St. Joseph’s Hospital and the McMaster Immunology Research Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, is spearheaded by Dr. Martin Kolb, a globally recognized authority in pulmonary research (Figure 1). Dr. Kolb’s distinguished career was recently celebrated with his election as a […]

Written by on January 9, 2025

Lab Spotlight: Professor Sindy Tang at Stanford University

At Precisionary Instruments, we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on innovative labs around the world that are advancing science in unique and meaningful ways. This month, we’re featuring the research led by Professor Sindy Tang at Stanford University, whose interdisciplinary work combines engineering, biology, and medicine to push the boundaries of biomedical research. Meet Professor […]

Written by on November 19, 2024