Scitech named distributor for behavioural biology company

Imaging specialist Scitech has been appointed an authorised distributor for R&D company PhenoSys, a Berlin-based company that engineers cutting-edge technology for automated animal behaviour research.

The news comes just a few days after Scitech announced its appointment as the authorised distributor for the Photometrics range of imaging products in Australia and New Zealand.

The PhenoSys team uses its extensive expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering, computer science and behavioural biology to create experimental systems used for behavioural phenotyping, brain research, experimental psychology and diagnostic characterisation of animal models for translational medicine. The company’s range of automated instrumentation includes specialised applications of virtual-reality spherical treadmills, touch-screen technology for animal behaviour environments, animal sorters, systems for activity measurements and automated home cages.

Scitech states that its partnership with PhenoSys will empower neuroscience researchers to facilitate faster and more cost-effective research, with the imaging specialist’s multidisciplined applications team offering knowledge, advice, installation, training and technical support and commitment to its customers.