Webinar

Flow Imaging Microscopy in the Plankton Analysis Toolbox: Integrating FlowCam into Diverse Analytical Workflows

Speaker: Daniela Sturm, PhD,
Field Applications Scientist,
Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies

Duration: 60 minutes

Plankton underpin aquatic ecosystems, driving global cycles and food webs. Yet capturing their true diversity, abundance, and morphology is challenging—no single method does it all. That’s why researchers increasingly combine complementary approaches. Flow Imaging Microscopy (FIM) is a powerful addition, delivering thousands of particle images in minutes, paired with robust size and shape data.

In this webinar, Daniela introduces FlowCam’s operating principles and shares practical insights into its role within integrated workflows. Through case studies from marine and freshwater environments, she demonstrates how FlowCam reveals ecological insights while saving time and reducing subjectivity.

Participants will:

1. Gain a clear understanding of how FlowCam works,
2. Learn how to assess whether FIM can streamline their workflow,
3. See concrete examples of FlowCam in action across aquatic science applications.

By placing FlowCam alongside molecular, chemical, and traditional microscopy methods, this session shows how it bridges gaps, improves taxonomic resolution, and enables faster, more comprehensive plankton analysis.

Who should watch?
This webinar is for researchers, environmental managers, aquaculture professionals, and anyone working with particles in aquatic systems. Whether considering new tools, already using FlowCam, or integrating imaging into multi-method workflows, you’ll gain practical insights and case examples relevant to your field.

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