Lightcast Discovery
Lightcast is a biotechnology company focused on developing a flexible platform for single-cell functional analysis. Their mission is to enable precise interrogation of single cell heterogeneity, interactions, and functional behaviors to accelerate discovery across various disciplines, including basic research, translational research, and drug discovery. They aim to support the development of therapeutics and improve understanding of cellular communication and behavior.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
Lightcast Discovery
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Europe
Products
Single-cell functional analysis platform
A platform combining droplet microfluidics and associated hardware/software to perform massively parallel single-cell functional assays with controlled droplet merging, sequential assay capability, and live cell dispensing compatible with standard well plates for downstream use.
Single-cell functional analysis platform
A platform combining droplet microfluidics and associated hardware/software to perform massively parallel single-cell functional assays with controlled droplet merging, sequential assay capability, and live cell dispensing compatible with standard well plates for downstream use.
Services
Early access / evaluation program for single-cell platform
Programmatic early access for selected users to evaluate and pilot the single-cell functional analysis platform and workflows.
Scientific publications and white papers
Provision of peer-reviewed publications, white papers and technical resources describing platform technology, methods and application case studies.
Early access / evaluation program for single-cell platform
Programmatic early access for selected users to evaluate and pilot the single-cell functional analysis platform and workflows.
Scientific publications and white papers
Provision of peer-reviewed publications, white papers and technical resources describing platform technology, methods and application case studies.
Expertise Areas
- Single-cell functional analysis
- Biomolecule secretion profiling
- Cell–cell interaction assays
- Cytotoxicity and targeted cell-killing assays
Key Technologies
- Droplet microfluidics
- Controlled droplet merging
- Sequential droplet merging workflows
- Electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) integrated microfluidics