Life Science Analytical Tools for Real Life Problems

HORIBA Scientific, over the years, has developed sophisticated high end analytical instruments for research scientists primarily in the physical and chemical sciences. Recently, our efforts have extended to the life science market. This has been an organic transition due to the overwhelming use of fluorescence-based technology in life science and the addition of a new product to our portfolio called “Surface Plasmon Resonance imaging” (SPRi). As we are catering to a new type of customers, we have realized that their needs/expectations for instrumentation and software is very different. Their primary interest in our products is to solve outstanding problems in Life Science. Solving real life problems comes with challenges, but the rewards can be huge. In this article, we will review the utility of fluorescence-, Ramanand SPRibased technologies in drug formulation, bioprocessing and medical diagnostics.