About the webinar
Microbiology relies on a wide range of assays—from OD600 growth measurements and reporter systems to the detection of metabolic pathways. This webinar shows how moving from cuvettes to microplates streamlines these workflows, reduces costs, and delivers far richer datasets.
We’ll highlight application examples from the field, introduce instrument features that support microbiological work, and share practical tips to circumvent common pitfalls to get the best out of your microplate reader. Join us to discover how thoughtful reader setup and optional tools can significantly improve the quality and consistency of your microbiological measurements.
What will you learn in this webinar:
- Which advantages come with the transfer of microbial assays from cuvette to a microplate-based readout?
- Which are the most important parameters for microbial assays and how do they impact the data output?
- Which pitfalls exist for microplate reader-based microbial assays and how can they be circumvented?
- How fellow scientists improve their microbial studies with the use of microplate readers
Speaker
Dr Ann-Cathrin Volz
Ann-Cathrin Volz works as Application Specialist for BMG LABTECH with specific focus on cell-based assays. After her graduation in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Hohenheim, Germany she completed her PhD and a Postdoc in the field of Tissue Engineering. In her position, she can draw on her experience in cell culture and related microplate-based assays to support customers in assay optimisation for existing and emerging applications.
Dr Martin Mangold
Martin Mangold also works as an Application Specialist for BMG LABTECH. During his doctoral studies in Pharmaceutical Chemistry he screened for specific inhibitors of enzymatic activity. He now uses this knowledge to support BMG LABTECH customers in optimising their results and to help them with application-related questions.