COMET™ – User Group Meeting EMEA - Lunaphore Technologies

About the meeting

Join us for the first COMET™ User Group Meeting EMEA on May 22, in Lausanne, Switzerland. The agenda will feature user experiences, workshops, and networking opportunities. The meeting represents a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share feedback. COMET™ users as well as RNAscope™ users interested in learning more about fully-automated multiomics on COMET are invited to attend.

On May 23, we will offer optional workshops to be held at Lunaphore headquarters.

To know more, browse the detailed agenda below and learn more about travel & accommodation solutions.

Confirmed speakers

Denis Schapiro, PhD – Managing Director of the Translational Spatial Profiling Center (TSPC); Group Leader at the University of Heidelberg and President of the European Society of Spatial Biology e.V. (ESSB)

David Nittner, PhD – Co-head of the Single Cell & Spatial Multiomics Expertise Center, VIB/KU Leuven

Jonathan Chui, PhD – Innovation Scientist, LISCO, KU Leuven

Jessica Sordet (-Dessimoz), PhD – Head of Histology Core Facility, EPFL

Joanne Edwards, PhD – Professor, University of Glasgow

Carolina Oses, MSc – Researcher & Lab Manager, ScilifeLab KTH

Linda Bergmayr, MSc – PhD Candidate, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Saba Nayar, PhD – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Rheumatology Research Group, University of Birmingham

Mark Howard, PhD – Senior Study Manager, Propath UK

Saska Brajkovic, PhD – Senior Director R&D, Lunaphore

Andreas Wiesner, PhD – Head of Product Management, Lunaphore

Alice Comberlato, PhD – Application Development Scientist Transcriptomics, Lunaphore

What to expect

Our keywords are Learn, Discuss, Connect.
Watch the video below for a glimpse into our first User Group Meeting in Boston in October 2024.

Meeting venue

The Olympic Museum
Quai d’Ouchy 1, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Located in the heart of Lausanne, The Olympic Museum offers a fascinating journey through the history of the Olympic Games, showcasing iconic memorabilia and interactive exhibits. All event attendees will receive a free pass to explore the museum.

Getting there

By train: Direct trains link Lausanne to major cities in France, Italy, and Germany. You can travel from Paris, Milan, or southern Germany with fast and frequent connections.

By air: Geneva Airport offers direct flights to over 140 European destinations, including all the capitals. Major airlines, including low-cost carriers, provide convenient travel options. From the airport, Lausanne is a short 45-minute train ride away.

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Accommodation

Lausanne offers a range of affordable accommodations, with an average cost of around 150 CHF/EUR per night. For attendees of the User Group Meeting, we have secured a special discounted rate with five hotels in Lausanne. To benefit from a 10% discount, book directly through their website and use the code “lunaphore”.

A complimentary public transport pass will be provided by the hotels upon check-in.

As room availability is limited, we strongly encourage you to reserve your accommodation as early as possible to secure your stay.

Is the meeting open to anyone?
No, the meeting is exclusively for scientists using Lunaphore products for their research and selected RNAscope™ users. Please refrain from registering if you do not fall into these categories.

Is there a limit on attendees from each institution?
Multiple people from each institution or research group are welcome to join. However, we recommend not sending more than 5 participants per institution/research group.

Can I attend only one day?
Yes, it is possible to attend only one day of the program.

How can I register?
To register, please fill out the form below.

Is attendance free?
Yes, registration and attendance are completely free. However, travel and accommodation costs will not be covered by Lunaphore.

I am not based in Europe, can I join?
Yes, as long as you fall within the two categories indicated above. The second North America User Meeting will take place in the second half of 2025.

Questions or support?
For any questions or support, please email [email protected].

Agenda

May 22

9am - 6pm

The Olympic Museum - Lausanne

Heart of the COMET™ User Group Meeting EMEA, day one brings everyone together for an engaging program of plenary sessions, user experiences, and networking.

DAY AGENDA

9:00 AM	Doors open – Breakfast & registration
10:00 AM	Opening remarks – Working together toward patient care Saska Brajkovic, Lunaphore
10:15 AM	The past, present, and future of quantitative tissue analysis Denis Schapiro, University of Heidelberg
10:30 AM	Enhancing your COMET™ experience: panel development features & future vision Doris Loutan, Lunaphore Bastian Nicolai, Lunaphore
11:15 AM	Coffee break
11:30 AM	From first steps to full run with RNAscope™ HiPlex Pro on COMET™ David Nittner, KU Leuven Jonathan Chui, KU Leuven
12:00 PM	In data we trust? Establishing multi-omics histology on COMET™ Jessica Sordet (-Dessimoz), EPFL
12:10 PM	The use of signal amplification kit with COMET™ to investigate the role of tumour signalling in CRC Joanne Edwards, University of Glasgow
12:20 PM	HORIZON™ – Multiplex-tailored tissue analysis for COMET™ Erica Geneletti, Lunaphore
12:30 PM	Lunch & networking
2:00 PM	Integrating RNA in existing seqIF™ workflows Alice Comberlato, Lunaphore
2:30 PM	Pre-processing and panel design for different FFPE tissues on the COMET™ Linda Bergmayr, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
2:50 PM	Data-driven mIF panel development, validation and quality control Mark Howard, Propath UK
3:10 PM	Panel discussion: library building and panel development Saba Nayar, University of Birmingham Carolina Oses, SciifeLab KTH Mark Howard, Propath UK
3:45 PM	Closing remarks Andreas Wiesner, Lunaphore
4:00 PM	Happy hour & networking
6:00 PM	Doors close
8:00 PM	Dinner & networking @ Lacustre, Lausanne Ouchy

May 23

8:30am - 1:30pm

Lunaphore HQ - Lausanne

The second day will offer a hands-on, interactive experience with workshops, demos, and focused sessions on a variety of topics. It’s a chance to deepen your knowledge and connect with experts in a collaborative environment.