CELLOMICS

Computerized cell screening system, comprising, optical light microscopes, optical detectors, wavelength selection devices namely, filter wheels and sliders, light modulators, namely, shutters and diaphragms, microscope objectives, motorized mounts, optical imaging detectors, namely, CCD cameras, environmental control chambers, and automated pipettes; computer hardware, namely, scanning computer hardware, and controllers for driving optical and mechanical components of the cell screening system; computer software for use in conducting cell-based analysis by optical methods