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Larissa Kraus is a researcher at the forefront of open-source, low-cost automation in biological imaging. Her key research areas include 3D printing, microscopy automation, and high-content screening, with a focus on making advanced laboratory tools accessible to a broader scientific community. Her most notable contribution is the development of a step-by-step guide to building an inexpensive 3D printed motorized positioning stage for automated high-content screening microscopy, published in 2016. This work, which has garnered 39 citations, demonstrates the practical application of 3D printing in creating functional, cost-effective imaging platforms. Using recombinant HEK293 cells as a model system, Kraus provided a detailed protocol that enables researchers to construct their own automated screening robots. She further enhanced the impact of her work by sharing a time-lapse video of the stage in operation, available on Vimeo, making her methodology transparent and reproducible. Kraus’s achievements exemplify how innovative engineering can democratize high-end research tools, empowering labs with limited budgets to conduct sophisticated cellular imaging and screening experiments. Her work stands as a valuable resource for students and researchers seeking to integrate automation into their microscopy workflows.
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