At the opening ceremony of Light Conference 2026, the groundbreaking achievement “Brain in Living Color: Miniaturized Multicolor Two-Photon Microscopy” was recognized as one of the 2025 China Optics Top 10 Social Impact Events (Light10).
The award-winning work was jointly developed by Prof. Runlong Wu of Beijing Information Science & Technology University and the research team led by Prof. Heping Cheng and Prof. Aimin Wang at Peking University. The recognition highlights the scientific significance and societal impact of advanced optical imaging technologies in neuroscience and biomedical research.
The Light10 program recognizes optical innovations that demonstrate outstanding scientific value, technological advancement, application potential, and societal impact. The selected achievements represent important contributions to frontier science, industrial innovation, and national strategic development.
The honored technology enables high-resolution, multicolor deep-brain imaging in freely behaving animals using a miniature two-photon microscope. By allowing researchers to visualize cellular and subcellular dynamics under more natural physiological conditions, the system provides a powerful new tool for studying neural circuits and brain function.
The recognition at Light Conference 2026 reflects the growing impact of miniature multiphoton imaging technologies on neuroscience research and advanced biomedical imaging. These innovations are expected to accelerate discoveries in neural circuit analysis, brain disease mechanisms, and next-generation scientific instrumentation.
As a company founded on pioneering miniature multiphoton imaging technologies, TRANSVISTA is proud to support and advance the translation of these innovations into practical research tools. We remain committed to empowering scientists worldwide with cutting-edge imaging solutions that enable deeper insights into the brain and beyond.
