The Technology Behind Understanding Cells And Diseases-iCell Technology

By Mat Ras, II-VI Optical Systems

A system that integrates pulsed laser microbeam irradiation and polymer microdevices is expected to lead to a greater understanding of cellular behavior and disease progression.

The technology, known as iCell, was developed by a research and development team at II-VI Optical Systems, a maker of advanced optics systems for biomedical companies. Collaborating with the University of California Irvine, II-VI Optical Systems was awarded a grant through the National Institute of Health'[s (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) "Lab to Marketplace" program.