Imaging and microscopy companies develop technologies that enable researchers and clinicians to visualise biological structures, processes and disease mechanisms. These tools support discovery, diagnostics and quality control across the life sciences.
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Browse 48 UK imaging and microscopy companies below.
AI live cell imaging platform for stem cell therapy development
CellVoyant is a biotech developing AI-powered live cell imaging and process optimisation platforms for stem cell therapy development. The technology uses computer vision and neural network models to predict stem cell differentiation behaviour in real time, without destructive sampling, enabling earlier and more…
UK distributor of analytical instruments and laboratory equipment
ATG Scientific Limited is a distributor of laboratory instruments and equipment for analytical chemistry, life sciences, and materials characterisation laboratories across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The company represents a portfolio of international manufacturers, supplying surface plasmon resonance instruments,…
Analytical instrumentation for life science, clinical and industrial research
Shimadzu UK is the British subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation, a global manufacturer of analytical and measuring instruments. Its UK portfolio spans liquid and gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, environmental monitoring, and materials testing systems serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical,…
Microscopy and imaging systems for developmental and cardiovascular research
Indigo Scientific is a UK manufacturer and supplier of optical and microscopy imaging systems for life science research. The company's High-Resolution Episcopic Microscopy systems generate detailed 3D reconstructions of biological samples such as mouse embryos and hearts through serial block-face imaging, widely used…
Affordable biochemicals, antibodies and reagents for life science research
Hello Bio is a Bristol-based manufacturer and supplier of biochemicals, antibodies, and reagents for life science research, offering validated tools at up to half the price of major suppliers. Products are manufactured in-house under ISO 9001 certification and span receptor ligands, enzyme inhibitors, ion channel…
Contract microscopy imaging and analysis services for life sciences
Nikon BioImaging Lab is a contract research organisation based at the Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge, providing microscope-based imaging and analysis services to biotech and pharmaceutical clients. Services span sample imaging, high-content acquisition, AI-powered data analysis using Nikon's NIS Elements…
Flow cytometry and cell culture instrumentation distributor
Swift Analytical is a UK distributor of instruments and consumables for cell biology, cytometry and drug discovery research. Its portfolio includes spectral and imaging flow cytometers, gentle microfluidic cell sorters, droplet selection equipment, and products for spheroid and organoid culture. The York-based company…
Medical imaging CRO and AI platform for clinical trials
Image Analysis Group is a specialist imaging contract research organisation serving biotech and pharmaceutical companies across all clinical trial phases. The company designs and executes imaging-based efficacy and safety endpoints, provides centralised independent radiological review, and delivers quantitative image…
PET radiopharmaceutical diagnostics for cancer imaging
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited is a molecular imaging company developing and commercialising PET radiopharmaceuticals for cancer diagnosis and treatment planning. The company serves clinicians, healthcare systems and patients by providing administered imaging agents that support clinical decision making in oncology.…
Confocal ophthalmoscope for preclinical retinal imaging in small animals
Vox Imaging Technology is a UK-based developer of laboratory imaging instruments for preclinical eye research. The company's benchtop confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope is designed for retinal imaging in small animals, built to overcome limitations of existing research instruments identified through consultation…
Academic cancer research institute and drug discoverer
The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is an independent research institute and member institution of the University of London, specialising in cancer biology, drug discovery, genetics, and precision radiotherapy. Working closely with the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, the ICR has discovered cancer medicines…
Interdisciplinary institute studying the regulatory systems of plant development
Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University is a research institute studying the regulatory systems underlying plant growth and development. The Laboratory combines experimental biology with computational modelling, bringing together biologists, physicists and mathematicians to understand how plant hormones, gene…
Clinical gamma scintigraphy for pharmaceutical formulation evaluation
Cardiff Scintigraphics is an independent contract research company specialising in gamma scintigraphy, a clinical imaging technique using radiolabelled drug formulations to visualise and quantify in vivo drug deposition in humans. Its services support pharmaceutical and medical device companies in evaluating inhaled,…
AI imaging platform for lung and heart disease clinical trials
Qureight is a technology-driven imaging contract research organisation providing clinical data curation and AI-powered image analysis services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Its proprietary platform integrates CT imaging, biomarkers, and clinical metadata from complex respiratory and cardiovascular diseases,…
Nanotechnology-based point-of-care cardiovascular diagnostics for decentralised healthcare
The NanoBioTechnology Hub is a Manchester-based developer of miniaturised point-of-care diagnostic devices using nanotechnology and biotechnology. The company is developing an ultra-sensitive handheld device for pre-hospital cardiovascular biomarker analysis, using lateral flow technology and biointerfaced…
Biomedical software development for genomics and medical imaging
Phenopolis is a London scientific software company developing applications and analysis pipelines for biomedical research and healthcare. Its services cover genetics, DNA methylation analysis, medical imaging, large-scale data processing and secure handling of patient information. It builds cloud and on-premises…
Histopathology and cytology consumables, equipment and services
CellPath is a Welsh manufacturer supplying consumables, equipment and services to the cellular pathology sector globally. Products include tissue processing cassettes, stains, fixatives, tissue marking dyes and cytology collection devices, manufactured at its Mid Wales facility. The company also operates a Human…
Fluorescence microscopy and electrophysiology instruments for biological research
Cairn Research is an independent, employee-owned manufacturer of scientific instruments for the biological sciences. The company designs and builds fluorescence imaging systems, light sources, image splitters, and integrated microscopy solutions for researchers using fluorescent indicators and proteins to study…
National institute developing new imaging and technology platforms for life science
The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national institute developing new technologies for the life sciences, bringing together physical sciences, engineering and biology. The Institute's research spans artificial intelligence, biological mass spectrometry, advanced imaging and structural biology, aiming to reveal…
University spatial transcriptomics and imaging platform for tissue research
The DRP Spatial Platform is a university core facility that supports spatial transcriptomics and imaging projects. It offers experimental design, histology and sample preparation, tissue imaging and laser capture microdissection, and spatial gene expression profiling, with support for data quality control and…