bioFIDE project members Lucija Krce and Marcela Mandarić presented part of their research findings at the international workshop CROX 2026 in Split, showcasing new approaches to analyzing morphological changes in bacterial cells.

Their work focuses on developing a methodology to characterize morphological changes in bacterial cells following treatment with membrane-active quaternary ammonium compounds. The research includes preparing bacterial samples for scanning electron microscopy and developing quantitative methods to analyze the resulting micrographs.

They devoted particular attention to applying topological data analysis, a mathematical approach that enables the identification and quantification of morphological changes in bacterial cells resulting from the treatment. This connects experimental microscopy data with advanced mathematical and computational analysis methods.

Participation in the CROX 2026 workshop provided an opportunity to present ongoing bioFIDE project research to the international, interdisciplinary scientific community. It also facilitated the exchange of ideas and experiences on integrating experimental microscopy methods with mathematical and computational approaches to data processing and interpretation.

Presenting the research at the workshop represents another step forward in advancing the interdisciplinary approach of the bioFIDE project, which bridges experimental research with advanced methods for processing and analyzing scientific data.