Akoya to Partner with Nikon, CrestOptics and Andor to Enable New Spatial Biology Applications through the Imaging Innovators (I2) Network

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Akoya Biosciences (Nasdaq: AKYA) has announced new partnerships with Nikon, CrestOptics, and Andor to enhance its CODEX® solution for single-cell imaging. These collaborations aim to improve spatial biology applications and streamline user experiences. The partnerships will allow for faster acquisition speeds and better resolution in imaging. Researchers are invited to join the I² Network for developing new applications, with applications open until July 9. CEO Brian McKelligon highlighted the commitment to broaden access to innovations in spatial biology.

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• Strategic partnerships with Nikon, CrestOptics, and Andor enhance access to CODEX® solutions.
• Improved imaging capabilities and faster acquisition speeds expected from collaborations.
• Creation of the I² Network allows researchers to develop innovative spatial biology applications.

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Company plans to work with multiple microscope partners to broaden access to the CODEX® solution for single-cell, multiplexed imaging

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akoya Biosciences Inc., (Nasdaq: AKYA) The Spatial Biology Company®, today announced partnerships with premier microscope providers, Nikon, CrestOptics, and Andor to enable the development of new spatial biology applications, through the recently announced I² Network. Akoya is the first spatial biology provider to publicly team up with multiple imaging companies to foster an ecosystem of novel innovations and applications on its platform.

“We are pleased to collaborate with Akoya to offer I² researchers a cutting-edge imaging solution for spatial phenotyping applications. Nikon’s ECLIPSE Ti2 microscope features the industry’s largest field of view for maximizing data throughput. The Ti2’s open platform design enables users to easily configure the system with a wide variety of imaging modalities such as confocal and super-resolution, further extending the possibilities for spatial biology applications,” said Steve Ross, PhD, Director of Product & Marketing at Nikon Instruments, Inc.

Akoya plans to collaborate with its imaging partners to further expand integration of the CODEX® system with the latest and most advanced microscopy platforms. The benefits of the partnerships should include a more streamlined user experience, new workflows, faster acquisition speeds, and deeper resolution.

“We are excited with the possibilities that can result from pairing CODEX® with our spinning disk confocal, as the application is a perfect match for our core specifications: high resolution, large field of view and fast 3D imaging. Thanks to the flexibility of this solution, I² researchers can easily turn their microscopes of choice into high dimensional spatial biology systems, enabling a whole new level of scientific discovery,” said Alessandra Scarpellini, PhD, Head of Sales and Marketing at CrestOptics.

“Multiplex in-situ imaging has enormous potential for life and medical science research. Andor is delighted to partner with Akoya, to provide I² members with a unique set of high-performance 3D imaging, visualization and analysis tools. Dragonfly, our high speed confocal platform, offers large field of view and exceptional uniformity to deliver the highest quality volumetric data for quantitative studies into the spatial organization of proteins in tissues and cells,” said Mark Browne PhD, Director, Systems Division at Andor.

Through these strategic relationships, Akoya and its microscopy partners are paving the way for collaboration on new spatial biology applications. Researchers who are interested in using the CODEX system to develop novel, cutting-edge spatial biology applications can apply to be part of the I² Network at www.akoyabio.com/isquare. Applications will be accepted until July 9.

“We are pleased that premier imaging brands like Nikon, CrestOptics, and Andor have chosen to partner with us,” said Brian McKelligon, President and CEO of Akoya Biosciences. “These partnerships underscore our commitment to broaden access to spatial biology and innovation on the CODEX® platform and ultimately accelerate the pace of breakthrough biological discoveries.”

For more information about the CODEX System, go to akoyabio.com/codex.

About Akoya Biosciences
As The Spatial Biology Company®, Akoya Biosciences’ mission is to bring context to the world of biology and human health through the power of spatial phenotyping. The company offers comprehensive single-cell imaging solutions that allow researchers to phenotype cells with spatial context and visualize how they organize and interact to influence disease progression and treatment response. Akoya offers two distinct solutions, the CODEX® and Phenoptics™ platforms, to serve the diverse needs of researchers across discovery, translational and clinical research. For more information, please visit www.akoyabio.com/.

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Gilmartin Group LLC
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Bioscribe, Inc.
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FAQ

What is the purpose of Akoya's partnerships with Nikon, CrestOptics, and Andor?

These partnerships aim to enhance the CODEX® solution for single-cell imaging and improve spatial biology applications.

How will the partnerships with microscope providers impact Akoya's CODEX® platform?

The partnerships will lead to faster acquisition speeds, better resolution, and a more streamlined user experience.

What is the I² Network and how can researchers participate?

The I² Network is a platform for researchers to develop novel spatial biology applications, with applications accepted until July 9.

What are the expected outcomes of Akoya's collaborations?

Expected outcomes include a broader access to spatial biology innovations and accelerated breakthrough discoveries.