Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in January 2007 by Shlomo Turgeman, IDEA Bio-Medical operates with 1–10 employees. The company specializes in image-based screening platforms for biological cell research and drug discovery. In February 2012, IDEA Bio-Medical sold its HTS/HCS Cell Imaging System to the Medical University of South Carolina, demonstrating early market adoption and product validation.
Business overview
IDEA Bio-Medical is a commercial-stage company that provides solutions for biological cell-imaging research, drug-discovery automation, and diagnostics. Its core technology focuses on high-definition, ultra-fast biological cell-imaging systems, such as WiScan Hermes, designed to enhance drug discovery processes and reduce R&D costs. The company serves the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, operating within the Health Tech & Life Sciences sector, with a focus on pharma and medical biotechnology, and drugs discovery and development.
Strategic signal
In March 2017, IDEA Bio-Medical introduced a new feature for spatio-temporal analysis of rare events using high-content microscopy. This development signals the company's ongoing commitment to advancing its imaging technology, providing researchers with more sophisticated tools for detailed cellular analysis, and enhancing its competitive edge in the high-content screening market.
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- When was IDEA Bio-Medical founded?
- IDEA Bio-Medical was founded in January 2007.
- What is IDEA Bio-Medical's primary focus?
- IDEA Bio-Medical specializes in image-based screening platforms for biological cell-imaging research, drug-discovery automation, and diagnostics.
- What is the WiScan Hermes system?
- The WiScan Hermes is IDEA Bio-Medical's high-definition, ultra-fast biological cell-imaging system, designed to improve drug-discovery processes.
- Has IDEA Bio-Medical partnered with other research entities?
- Yes, IDEA Bio-Medical has joined forces with European research teams to develop solutions in super-resolution microscopy, regenerative medicine, immunology, and bio-medicine, under the framework of the European Union's seventh program.
- What was a significant product sale for IDEA Bio-Medical?
- In February 2012, IDEA Bio-Medical sold its HTS/HCS Cell Imaging System to the Medical University of South Carolina.