Intek Scientific Inc. develops a real-time fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy platform that enables highly multiplexed biomarker visualization and quantitative analysis at single-cell resolution. This technology allows translational researchers and clinicians to better understand the tissue microenvironment, improving the prediction of patient outcomes and the selection of effective therapies for challenging cancers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional methods for visualizing and analyzing biomarkers in tissue samples often lack the ability to simultaneously image multiple markers with single-cell resolution. This limitation hinders a comprehensive understanding of the tissue microenvironment, impacting the prediction of patient outcomes and the selection of effective cancer therapies.
Solution
Intek Scientific Inc. offers a real-time fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM) platform designed for highly multiplexed biomarker visualization and quantitative analysis at single-cell resolution. The platform enables translational researchers and clinicians to gain deeper insights into the tissue microenvironment. The technology facilitates the simultaneous analysis of extensive biomarker expressions within a single tissue section, providing a comprehensive view of cellular interactions and spatial relationships. This detailed analysis supports improved prediction of patient outcomes and the selection of more effective therapeutic strategies for complex cancers.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes translational researchers and clinicians in immuno-oncology seeking advanced tools for in-depth tissue analysis, tailored drug development, and precision medicine applications.
Features
- Real-time FLIM imaging at 0.5 frames per second with 308x256 pixel resolution
- Photon detection exceeding 100 MHz with a 10 MHz laser pulse rate
- Automated whole slide imaging, processing a 1 cm x 1 cm sample in under 15 minutes
- Simultaneous dual-mode FLIM analysis: Analog-Mean-Delay and Phasor Analysis
- Automated fluorescence lifetime calibration
- Customized multiplexed immunostaining and biomarker imaging services on single tissue sections
- Autofluorescence-free immunofluorescence imaging