Accelerating Drug Discovery through Robotic Automation

Collaboration Between BD and Biosero

BD, a leading medical technology company, and Biosero, a developer of laboratory automation solutions, have joined forces to enable robotic arm integration with BD flow cytometry instruments.

This collaboration aims to simplify the integration of robotic arms with BD flow cytometers, speeding up drug discovery and development.

Automated Workflow for Faster Results

Traditionally, flow cytometry workflows involved manual processes. Robotic integration automates these steps, resulting in significant time savings.

For example, instead of manually loading and analyzing samples one plate at a time, robotic arms can handle multiple plates automatically.

Benefits for Biopharma Companies

Automation is becoming crucial for biopharma companies and contract research organizations. Robotic integration offers scalability, reproducibility, and speed, enabling high-throughput drug screening and cell therapy manufacturing.

"This collaboration unlocks a new chapter of automation for our current and future biopharma partners," said Steve Conly, worldwide president of BD Biosciences.

Flow Cytometry in Drug Discovery and Cell Therapy

Flow cytometry plays a vital role in drug discovery and cell therapy manufacturing.

In drug screening, it analyzes the effects of potential drug candidates on single cells. In cell therapy manufacturing, it ensures the safety and efficacy of the final product.

Biosero's Automation Expertise

"This collaboration advances our vision of making laboratory automation easy to use, scalable, and adaptable," said Ryan Bernhardt, CEO of Biosero.

Biosero's Green Button Go software integrates laboratory automation, including flow cytometers and robotic arms, creating a communicative ecosystem that boosts productivity.

Upcoming Software Releases and Availability

The new versions of BD flow cytometer instrument software compatible with Biosero automation software will be available for research use in 2025.

More information can be found at bdbiosciences.com.