The new ZEISS lab space at CIC Philadelphia offers scientists access to more than $1M in total value in microscopy equipment
CIC, a global leader in building and operating innovation communities, today announced the opening of the ZEISS Microscopy Solutions Center in partnership with ZEISS, a global leader in microscopy solutions. The new lab space – located at the CIC Labs & Innovation Campus in Philadelphia – offers state-of-the-art equipment and expertise to scientists in the region.
This development, which began earlier this year, is part of a multi-year agreement with ZEISS to provide CIC Philadelphia with cutting-edge end-to-end workflow imaging solutions. The million-dollar ZEISS portfolio available to CIC clients includes advanced automated solutions, an in-demand confocal microscope and AI-based image analysis toolkit. This cutting-edge equipment greatly enhances the capabilities of scientists in the greater Tri State area who are strengthening groundbreaking research focused on cellular therapeutics, oncology, autoimmune conditions, and inflammatory diseases, offering capabilities that few other shared facilities can match.
“We are thrilled to expand our state-of-the-art laboratory capabilities with the launch of this ZEISS Microscopy Solutions Center at CIC. This partnership will provide our community with unparalleled access to advanced microscopy solutions and AI-powered image analysis, significantly enhancing the potential for scientific discovery,” said Michelle Ottey, PhD, Vice President of Labs and Campuses at CIC. “By bringing these cutting-edge tools to the Philadelphia life sciences ecosystem, we’re empowering scientists to push the boundaries of innovation and accelerate their research efforts.”
A dedicated full-time ZEISS staff member will be based in the lab space to manage and operate the equipment as an extension of CIC’s lab operations team. This expert ensures the smooth operation of the instruments while providing invaluable support to CIC clients, assisting them in data analysis and interpretation to support their innovations.
“Our collaboration with CIC is a perfect alignment of shared values—fostering innovation and driving scientific progress. The new lab at CIC Philadelphia will enable scientists to access our advanced imaging solutions, including our confocal microscopy and AI-based analysis tools, allowing them to visualize, analyze, and interpret data like never before,” added Vimal Gangadharan PhD, Head of Growth Marketing & Apps Dev, ZEISS. “We are excited to support the research community at CIC and contribute to the acceleration of scientific breakthroughs that will impact human health and beyond.”
The CIC and ZEISS partnership aims to empower hundreds of scientists within CIC’s community to delve deeper into their projects, unlocking new avenues of discovery and innovation. It also highlights the shared commitment to driving innovation and fostering collaboration within the Philadelphia life science community and beyond.
CIC’s Labs & Innovation Campus in Philadelphia features state-of-the-art, turn-key laboratories and office spaces with all the amenities and equipment that allow scientists to develop solutions to some of the greatest challenges in the health and life sciences fields. This includes 450 benches across four floors of wet lab space. The agreement complements CIC Philadelphia’s robust sponsorship program, which provides scientists located on-site with access to more than $5M in shared lab equipment.
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About CIC
CIC builds and operates a global network of innovation campuses where startups, scale-ups, corporations and public entities connect, work, and grow. Founded in 1999, CIC manages 1.5 million square feet of innovation-focused workspace, laboratories, and event space across North America, Europe and Asia. Additionally, CIC develops bespoke programming, builds and enables industry clusters, and provides world-class district consulting—all focused on advancing innovation.
Learn more about CIC’s innovation campuses featuring workspace & labs, programming, and events at CIC.com. Follow along on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
About ZEISS
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 10 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (status: 30 September 2023).
For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality assurance, microscopy solutions for the life sciences and materials research, and medical technology solutions for diagnostics and treatment in ophthalmology and microsurgery. The name ZEISS is also synonymous with the world’s leading lithography optics, which are used by the chip industry to manufacture semiconductor components. There is global demand for trendsetting ZEISS brand products such as eyeglass lenses, camera lenses and binoculars.
With a portfolio aligned with future growth areas like digitalization, healthcare and Smart Production and a strong brand, ZEISS is shaping the future of technology and constantly advancing the world of optics and related fields with its solutions. The company’s significant, sustainable investments in research and development lay the foundation for the success and continued expansion of ZEISS’ technology and market leadership. ZEISS invests 15 percent of its revenue in research and development – this high level of expenditure has a long tradition at ZEISS and is also an investment in the future.
With around 43,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in almost 50 countries with around 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies and 27 research and development facilities (status: 30 September 2023). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG.
Further information at www.zeiss.com
ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions
ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions is the leading provider of light, electron, X-ray microscope systems, correlative microscopy and software solutions leveraging AI technologies. The portfolio comprises products and services for life sciences, materials and industrial research, as well as education and clinical routine applications. The unit is headquartered in Jena. Additional production and development sites are located in Germany, UK, USA and China. ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions is part of the Industrial Quality & Research segment.
Further information at www.zeiss.com/microscopy
