A Hands-on Workshop Experience
Earlier this month, NoCTURN hosted a three-hour workshop at the 2025 annual meeting for the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB), titled From Specimens to CT Datasets: Robust, Reproducible, and Reuse-Ready. This interactive session was designed for researchers in integrative biology to learn best practices in utilizing Computed Tomography (CT) technology.
During the workshop, participants gained insights into specimen preparation and imaging, data acquisition and image reconstruction, as well as data management and storage. They also had hands-on experience working with standardized mock datasets using popular software tools, ImageJ and 3D Slicer.
The workshop concluded with an open Q&A session featuring a panel of integrated biology CT users and NoCTURN members, addressing specific challenges faced by attendees in their own CT projects. We were thrilled to see the enthusiasm and engagement from participants!
NoCTURN Booth: Continuing the Conversation
Following the workshop, we held a booth during SICB poster sessions for further CT inquiries and attendee follow-up. Our goal was to continue the conversations started at the workshop, providing conference attendees with support through the stages of transforming a specimen into a CT dataset.
We answered questions and provided resources for attendees, helping them navigate the process from specimen preparation to data management. It was wonderful to see researchers connecting with each other and sharing their experiences in using CT technology.
Stay Connected
If you missed our workshop or booth at SICB 2025, don’t worry! We’re committed to continuing the conversation about open science practices and CT scanning best practices through NoCTURN’s online resources. The workshop website and resources are openly available, and you can always reach us at the Q&A button to as your questions. (Better yet, join the Network, and never miss out!)