Histology

You can be assured that we:

• Adhere to the guidelines established by Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and support projects across the entire drug discovery and development journey
• Akoya Biosciences Qualified Service Provider which showcases our commitment to excellence in multiplex staining services. State-of-the-art assays are used, providing our clients with superior histology services
• Use state-of-the-art Visiopharm software to provide precise digital quantification of biological images. This enables us to provide you with the accuracy and versatility you need to answer the most challenging tissue analysis questions

Our approach to histology services

We tailor your project design to your needs

We understand that your project is unique to you, and we work with you to tailor our services to your unique requirements. Our experienced histology team operate as an extension of your in-house lab team, providing a personalized service.

A project team dedicated to you

Each project has an experienced team of project managers and scientists who work consistently with you to provide continuity throughout the lifetime of your project.

Our biomarker knowledge extends from discovery to the clinic

We work with clients on their biomarker projects at all stages of the drug discovery and development process as well as in the clinic. Whether known or unique to your project, we will provide advice and develop assays to meet your needs.

We care about your samples

Your samples are precious, no matter the source and all materials are handled with the utmost care and attention. Our multi-disciplinary team customize protocols to suit your samples, from trimming and blocking patterns through to antigen retrieval and image analysis algorithms, maximizing the quality of your results. 

Our expertise in both routine and specialized techniques spanning histology, immunohistochemistry and digital pathology, means your samples are safe in our hands.

Staining services 

We provide a range of high-quality staining services designed to address your critical questions in drug discovery.

Image analysis

Our state-of-the-art Visiopharm software provides precise digital quantification of biological images. As an integral component of our comprehensive histology service, we deliver reliable and reproducible quantifiable data that assesses the high-quality images generated across a spectrum of histological techniques. This ranges from straightforward single chromogenic immunohistochemistry staining to intricate multiplex immunofluorescence and RNAscope images.

Our image analysis service also extends beyond in-house productions, and we welcome external images for evaluation. Our platform employs tailor-made algorithms driven by artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies, and we excel in accurately deciphering the tissue environment. This enables us to provide invaluable insights throughout the drug discovery journey in areas including biomarker expression, cellular responses to drug treatments, and more. 

Our image analysis services can be tailored for a range of applications, including:

• Tissue Morphology Segmentation
• Marker Recognition / Target Validation
• Biomarker Assessment
• Cell Phenotyping
• Patient Stratification