[3dem] Cryo-ET in Industry - Webinar by Clovertex

Wed Jul 30 02:07:05 PDT 2025

Quick reminder to register
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://clovertex.com/cryo-electron-tomography-webinar/?utm_source=cryoduck&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tomography-webinar-2025-07__;!!Mih3wA!By1kUGDrx9ZElS81W9tqcOUTiGVlsAuEKo36J0jgah7OGVkn5p8lcYyBjjU44QAC5cIkBaoD3zOVqCGpJBw$ >
for
tomorrow’s interactive *Cryo-ET in Industry*
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://clovertex.com/cryo-electron-tomography-webinar/?utm_source=cryoduck&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tomography-webinar-2025-07__;!!Mih3wA!By1kUGDrx9ZElS81W9tqcOUTiGVlsAuEKo36J0jgah7OGVkn5p8lcYyBjjU44QAC5cIkBaoD3zOVqCGpJBw$ >
webinar
with Maryam Khoshouei and Dimitry Tegunov (*whispers of a new community
tool for tomo, built in industry*).

Cheers,
Mazdak

On Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM Mazdak Radjainia <mazdak at cryoduck.com>
wrote:

> Dear 3DEM and CCP-EM Community,
>
> We’re pleased to invite you to the second session in our Clovertex Webinar
> Series: *Cryo-Electron Tomography in Industry*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://clovertex.com/cryo-electron-tomography-webinar/?utm_source=cryoduck&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tomography-webinar-2025-07__;!!Mih3wA!By1kUGDrx9ZElS81W9tqcOUTiGVlsAuEKo36J0jgah7OGVkn5p8lcYyBjjU44QAC5cIkBaoD3zOVqCGpJBw$ >
> .
>
> In our previous webinar, *Cryo-EM Processing in Industry* (watch it here
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://clovertex.com/cryo-em-processing-in-industry/__;!!Mih3wA!By1kUGDrx9ZElS81W9tqcOUTiGVlsAuEKo36J0jgah7OGVkn5p8lcYyBjjU44QAC5cIkBaoD3zOVNfoDaLA$ >), one of the most
> persistent questions from attendees centered on the demand for tomography
> processing skills in industry. The sobering response was that,
> realistically, tomography currently plays only a marginal role in most
> industrial settings — a sharp contrast to academic excitement around
> cryo-ET. This disconnect was surprising to many and underscored the need
> for a more open and nuanced conversation within the community.
>
> Tomography offers unique strengths, particularly in capturing structural
> detail within native cellular environments. However, there are significant
> practical and biological limitations that currently hinder its broader
> adoption compared to single particle analysis and other established
> structural approaches. At the same time, cryo-ET could create new
> opportunities for microscopists to contribute to discovery in ways not yet
> fully explored by industry.
>
> This webinar aims to explore both sides of that conversation: how
> scientists in academia or those considering a move to industry can better
> understand the practical needs and expectations of industrial research, and
> how those already working in industry might re-evaluate the potential
> contributions tomography can make to drug discovery.
>
> To help us navigate this discussion, we’re fortunate to be joined by two
> experts who bring both depth and firsthand industry perspective to the
> topic. *Maryam Khoshouei* (Novartis) and *Dimitry Tegunov* (Genentech)
> have both contributed to method development for cryo-ET in academia and now
> work in industrial settings. Their combined experience at the interface of
> technology development and applied research makes them uniquely suited to
> speak to the current realities and future potential of tomography in drug
> discovery.
>
> *Webinar Details*
> *Title:* *Cryo-ET in Industry*
> *Date & Time:* July 31 at 11:00 AM EST (8:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM CET)
> *Format:* Roundtable discussion with interactive Q&A
> *Registration:* Register here
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://clovertex.com/cryo-electron-tomography-webinar/?utm_source=cryoduck&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tomography-webinar-2025-07__;!!Mih3wA!By1kUGDrx9ZElS81W9tqcOUTiGVlsAuEKo36J0jgah7OGVkn5p8lcYyBjjU44QAC5cIkBaoD3zOVqCGpJBw$ >
>
> As with our first session, this will be a live and interactive event.
> Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and engage directly with our
> panelists throughout the session.
>
> *About the Panelists*
>
> *Dimitry Tegunov*
> *Principal Scientist & Group Leader, Genentech*
> LinkedIn
>
> Dimitry Tegunov, Ph.D., is Principal Scientist and Group Leader at
> Genentech, where he develops advanced computational methods for cryo-EM and
> in situ structural biology. With a background in biochemistry, biophysics,
> and computer science, he has contributed to key structural studies of
> macromolecular complexes and viral polymerases, including SARS-CoV-2.
> Previously at the Max Planck Institute, Dimitry combines algorithm design
> with molecular biology to resolve the structure and dynamics of
> macromolecules at near-atomic resolution.
>
> *Maryam Khoshouei*
> *Principal Scientist, Novartis*
> LinkedIn
>
> Maryam Khoshouei, Ph.D., is a Principal Scientist at the Novartis
> Institutes for BioMedical Research, where she uses advanced cryo-EM to
> accelerate drug discovery. She earned her Ph.D. at the Max Planck Institute
> of Biochemistry and holds degrees in applied physics and nanotechnology
> from Chalmers University. Maryam helped develop phase contrast methods
> later commercialized by Thermo Fisher. Her work bridges physics and life
> sciences to translate structural insights into biomedical breakthroughs.
>
> *About Clovertex*
> Clovertex specializes in cryo-EM cloud infrastructure for biotech and
> pharma, delivering tailored, scalable, and compliant solutions that evolve
> with customer needs. As an AWS Life Sciences Competency Partner, Clovertex
> is recognized for its expertise in Research IT, particularly its impact on
> cryo-EM for drug discovery. Clovertex automates hardware, software, and
> data management within a customer’s own cloud account (e.g., AWS) while
> ensuring compliance with corporate IT policies. Continuously maintained and
> optimized, it’s the smart way to run cryo-EM on AWS and the cloud—so
> scientists can focus on science, not IT.
>
> We hope you’ll join us for what we expect will be a thoughtful and timely
> conversation.
>
>
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> Kind regards,
>
> *Mazdak* | cryoDuck B.V.
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