Cell imaging

Cellavista, by innovatis, is an image-based system that can be used for rapid visualisation of a broad range of cellular assays, while simultaneously performing image analysis.

Combining brightfield and fluorescence-optic capabilities, the system allows users to acquire and analyse images for a wide array of cell-based assays including single cell cloning, cell confluence, suspension cell count, FACS seeding efficiency control, cell nuclei count and characterisation, transfection efficiency, microplate quality control, viral plaque assays, fluorescent protein expression and apoptosis assays. It can scan a 96-well microplate with simultaneous image acquisition and analysis in 5 mins.

Assay-specific analysis algorithms identify cell clusters or colonies, making the system suitable for stem cell research. A powerful graphical user interface allows researchers to view a whole plate; zoom in on specific wells or colonies of interest; and view histograms, scatter plots and time charts.

The system works with microplates, microscope slides, chamber slides and culture dishes. Automated image stitching capabilities enable complete whole-well analysis as one image. Gating capabilities allow the user to select specific objects and colonies of interest.

The automation-friendly design allows for system integration with robotic plate loaders and automated incubators.