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Antoine Borensztejn is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of stem cell biology and advanced imaging technology. His primary focus lies in developing automated systems for culturing human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and preparing them for high-resolution 3D live-cell microscopy—a critical step toward scalable, reproducible biomedical research. His most-cited work, "Automated human induced pluripotent stem cell culture and sample preparation for 3D live-cell microscopy" (2023, 17 citations), introduces a transformative approach that integrates robotics and microfluidics to maintain iPSC viability while enabling real-time, volumetric imaging. This contribution addresses a major bottleneck in stem cell research: the manual, error-prone handling of delicate cultures. By automating sample preparation, Borensztejn’s method reduces variability and opens new avenues for studying dynamic cellular processes, such as differentiation and disease modeling, at unprecedented spatiotemporal resolution. His work has been recognized for its potential to accelerate drug screening and personalized medicine, earning him a reputation as a leader in lab automation and live-cell imaging. For students and researchers, Borensztejn exemplifies how merging engineering with cell biology can push the boundaries of what is possible in stem cell science.