04th May 2006, Cupertino, USA

BioImagene, a U.S based software product company , in collaboration with CTC Laboratory Systems announces successful licensing of its High Content Screening (HCS) informatics solution CellMine™ to a Japanese Pharmaceutical giant. The pharmaceutical major manufactures and markets diagnostic products related to the field of dermatological disorders, including topical steroids, anti-allergic and antibiotics.

CTC Laboratory Systems is a leading solution provider of scientific information systems and is also a distributor of BioImagene products & solutions in Japan.

The innovative image informatics solutions provided by BioImagene will help the drug researchers at the pharmaceutical company to gain complete insight into their data and hence speed up their discovery life cycle. The project has been divided into 3 development phases and first phase of development has already begun

“We have established ourselves as a leader in life science image informatics in the US & Europe markets within a short span of time. We are equally excited with the success of our products in the Japanese market and are committed to deliver excellent solutions to the Japanese researchers. The Japanese pharmaceutical market is around $75 billion and is growing rapidly. Our collaboration with CTC Laboratory Systems as our partners & distributors is also very rewarding. We look forward to repeat such successful stories with them.” said Abhi Gholap, Co-founder & COO, BioImagene Inc.

“We’ve provided the various solutions for Japanese pharmaceutical company during 20 years. In these years, the image informatics solutions in them is increasing certainly, we already have agreements for some pharmaceutical company. CTC will attach a high value in this area” said Michihiro Tateishi, General manager, CTC Laboratory Systems, Japan

About BioImagene:

BioImagene provides sophisticated Bio-Image Analysis & Management products built on their technology platforms SIMS™& iHARNESS™. BioImagene products allow researchers to effectively manage and analyze large numbers of large sized images and their associated metadata. Image and numerical data can be easily shared across the web, facilitating collaboration and accelerating decision-making. Through its recent acquisition of Scimagix, Inc., BioImagene has expanded its product offerings of image informatics solutions. The company serves most of the top 15 Pharmaceutical companies as well as major Pathology Research Laboratories. BioImagene is headquartered in Cupertino, California with state of the art software development center in India.

About CTC Laboratory Systems:
CTC Laboratory Systems, part of the CTC Group that is a subsidiary of ITOCHU Corporation, is the leading solution provider of scientific information systems in Japan. CTC Laboratory Systems has support branches throughout Japan to help customers use their systems to their fullest advantage. CTC provides instruction and training to customers at every level of expertise and organizes seminars and study meetings to meet customer needs.