CELLOMICS VITAL KNOWLEDGE

Computerized cell screening system consisting of light microscope optics, optical detectors, wavelength selection devices, namely, filter wheels and sliders, light modulators, namely shutters and diaphragms, microscopes, motorized mounts, illumination systems, namely arc lamps, optical imaging detectors, namely, CCD cameras, environmental control chambers consisting of cell culture substrates and microprocessors used to regulate gas delivery and temperature; automated pipettors, computer hardware, namely, scanning hardware, and controllers for driving optical and mechanical components of cell screening system; computer software for use in conducing cell-based analysis by optical methods