Number: 15807567
Country: United Kingdom
Source: TED
High-dimensional (HD) Cellular Imaging system
The university wish to purchase a next generation imaging solution to conduct high dimensional analysis of complex samples using non-fluorescence techniques. The ability to detect in excess of 30 biomarkers in tissue sections or cell culture monolayers is a key requirement.
The University of Manchester.
High-dimensional (HD) Cellular Imaging System
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