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Cellular Imaging and Image Analysis: A Market Update

Biocompare
October 11, 2005
57 Pages - SKU: BCOM1259768

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Many industries are both interested and invested in understanding the cell on a microscopic level, which has continued to fuel sales of imaging equipment and software. The field is predicted to maintain an average growth rate of 11% over the next 4-5 years, with significant increases in electron and confocal microscopy overall. Confocal imaging, which provides images superior in quality to light microscopy, is additionally buoyed by popular high-throughput protocols and improved strategies in drug development and clinical diagnostics. Sales of such automated confocal systems are expected to double by 2008, yielding a 23% growth rate and contributing to the upsurge in imaging revenues.

The Cellular Imaging and Image Analysis survey was completed by 575 researchers currently using cellular imaging techniques in their research. The 2005 Cellular Imaging and Imaging Analysis Report comprises an overview of the microscopy and imaging market, the 2005 Cellular Imaging and Image Analysis Survey, a comprehensive discussion of the survey findings, and conclusions and recommendations that are drawn from both market analyses and survey data gathered from researchers who perform microscopy and imaging analysis in their research. With this information, suppliers will be better able to target product development in directions of current research interest with the goal of increasing their market share in the cellular imaging arena. Additionally, vendors may choose to focus on specific imaging applications that have the potential for the greatest amount of revenue growth, again strengthening their position in the imaging market.

Survey Methodology

The 2005 Cellular Imaging and Imaging Analysis Survey consisted of 23 questions. Of these, 3 were open-ended and 7 of the closed-ended questions included “other” as an answer choice, permitting survey participants to provide a more appropriate answer to the specific question that was asked. Demographic information was gathered from 6 additional questions and from addresses submitted by survey respondents. The survey was administered on-line from September 19th-23rd, 2005.

I. Report Introduction
II. Survey Introduction and Methodology
III. Market Overview
IV. Discussion of Results
V. Conclusion/Recommendations
VI. Appendix I: Questionnaire
VII. Appendix 2: Presentation of Survey Data
Demographic Questions: a. Country; b. Key areas of research or work; c. Institution Type; d. Purchasing authority; e. Title
Cellular Imaging and Image Analysis Questions: f. Cellular imaging use frequency; g. Cellular imaging goal; h. Microscope types used to image cells; i. Preferred light microscope brands; j. Preferred fluorescent microscope brands; k. Preferred confocal microscope brands; l. Preferred high content screening system brands; m. Cell-based assay types used; n. Preferred evaporation control methods for live cell assays; o. Number of fluorescent probes used per sample; p. Common cell types used in cellular imaging applications; q. Preferred detection technologies; r. Common fluorescent labels used; s. Preferred level of visual control in cellular imaging applications; t. Usage of digital camera to document cell images; u. Preferred brand of digital camera to image cells; v. Adequate resolution level for cellular imaging documentation system or camera; w. Number of cell images taken per day; x. Cellular image storage location; y. Use of image analysis software; z. Cellular imaging software purchasing plans; aa. Top three criteria used to make a purchasing decision of an imaging sytem
VIII. Appendix 3: Answers to Open-ended Questions: a. If you prefer confocal over CCD/Wide Field based imaging what are the reason or specific assays that you feel require confocal?; b. To the best of your knowledge, who is the manufacturer and what is the name of image analysis software you use for cellular imaging?; c. Ideally, what would you like to see in an image analysis software package that would serve your purpose?; d. What cellular imaging and image analysis product or service, currently not available commercially, would help facilitate your microscopy research? (Open-ended)

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