Ramona unveils its live-cell imaging system Vireo at SLAS2025

Ramona, a leader in advanced imaging solutions, will officially debut Vireo™, a groundbreaking live-cell imaging system at this year's Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) conference in San Diego, where it is a finalist for the SLAS2025 New Product Award.

Vireo leverages 24x miniaturized 4k video microscopes and real-time AI image processing to analyze every well in a 96-well plate across five channels in under two minutes. It sets a new standard for throughput and unlocks a novel class of dynamic live-cell assays that empowers scientists with accurate, data-driven insights to accelerate development of breakthrough medicines.

Vireo integrates AI-driven analysis tools, including automated segmentation and viability assessments, streamlining workflows from imaging to actionable insights. Early case studies demonstrate its ability to distinguish between cytotoxic and cytostatic effects of chemotherapeutic compounds, analyze growth dynamics of 3D tumor organoids, and quantify morphological features across thousands of conditions.

"The need for precise, gentle, and high-throughput imaging technology has never been more critical," said Gregor Horstmeyer, CEO of Ramona. "The Vireo represents a leap forward for the industry. By addressing the limitations of existing systems – including limited throughput, limited temporal resolution, and photodamage risk – we're providing scientists with tools to maximize efficiency and explore cellular dynamics in ways that were previously impossible."

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