São Paulo, Brazil — eCyte, Inc., a pioneer in single-cell Ramanomics and microfluidic sorting technologies, is pleased to announce its participation as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming academic conference: "Microbial Culture Collections: Innovation and Global Challenges" (MUM-SEC 2026). The event will take place from October 13 to 15, 2026, at the Bela Vista Convention Center in São Paulo, Brazil.
Co-organized by the University of Minho Mycotheca (MUM) and Scientific Events (SEC), MUM-SEC 2026 is supported by globally recognized institutions including the World Federation for Culture Collections (WFCC) and the World Data Centre for Microorganisms (WDCM). The conference gathers international scholars, biobank directors, and quality control experts to discuss the latest advancements in strain preservation, repository construction, systematic management, and cutting-edge bio-technologies.
Unveiling eCyte’s Full Single-Cell Product Portfolio
As a Gold Sponsor, eCyte will showcase its comprehensive suite of single-cell solutions designed to transform microbial research and culture collection workflows:
FlowRACS: High-throughput Raman-activated cell sorting system.
RAMS: Raman-activated microfluidic sorting system.
RACS-Seq: Single-cell Raman optical tweezers sorting system.
DCP: Digital Colony Picker for high-efficiency microbial screening.
By deeply integrating single-cell Raman spectroscopy with advanced microfluidics, eCyte breaks traditional throughput and dimensional bottlenecks in microbial isolation and identification, providing a paradigm shift for the development, translation, and protection of global microbial resources.
Keynote Presentation: iMAPS & High-Throughput RACS-Culture
To address key industry challenges—such as the throughput limitations of conventional microbial screening and the barrier to global strain resource synergy—Dr. Ethan Yin, Chief Scientist at eCyte, will deliver a featured presentation.
Topic: iMAPS: Building a Global Network of Microbial Metabolic Observatories and Strain Banks via High-Throughput RACS-Culture
Speaker: Dr. Ethan Yin, Chief Scientist, eCyte, Inc.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 15:00 – 15:30
Dr. Yin will share insights on how the integration of high-throughput RACS and cultivation technologies overcomes traditional bottlenecks, empowering the systematic preservation and high-value utilization of global microbial resources.
Connect with eCyte in São Paulo
eCyte looks forward to engaging with researchers, curators, and industry leaders in São Paulo to explore the future of microbiomes and biological repositories!