CytoViva(R) Introduces Breakthrough Nano-Technology Research Tool

   New Hyperspectral Imaging Technology Integrated with the Award Winning

                       CytoViva Nano-scale Microscope



    AUBURN, Ala., Aug. 21 /EMWNews/ -- CytoViva Inc., a leading provider

of optical imaging solutions to the nano-technology research market, has

integrated new hyperspectral imaging technology (HSI) with its advanced

nano- scale microscope system. This combination of technologies enables

scientists to make significant advances in a wide range of nano-medicine

and nano-materials research initiatives.



    Over the past three years, the CytoViva Nano-scale Microscope System

has been adopted by many of the leading nano-technology research centers.

This includes world-class research hospitals such as Johns Hopkins School

of Medicine and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, as well as, government

laboratories within the FDA, NASA and NIH. This technology has received

wide acclaim, including two R&D 100 awards and a Nano50(TM) award.



    Hyperspectral Imaging is a highly effective method for identifying the

presence of materials and biologicals based on their unique "spectral

signature." By incorporating HSI with the CytoViva Nano-scale Microscope

System, scientists can quantitatively confirm the presence of specific

nano-scale materials. HSI is unique in its ability to capture and report

this spectral data within each individual pixel of an image.



    A primary application for this technology includes research of

nano-particles used as a targeted drug delivery vehicle for treating

cancer. With the CytoViva system, scientists can observe these

nano-particles as they are absorbed by the cancer cells and quantitatively

confirm this process through identification of the particle's unique

spectral signature.



    According to Chuck Ludwig, CytoViva President, "The development of our

hyperspectral imaging capability was driven by customer requirements to

quantify images from their CytoViva microscope system. Now these scientists

will be able to create spectral signatures of nano-scale materials as they

interact with biological or polymeric composites. In addition HSI can often

quantify the presence of materials not easily observed, even when using our

advanced optical microscope system."



    The CytoViva HSI technology has its origins over the past two decades

within the Department of Defense. Primarily used in aerial reconnaissance,

HSI has been used extensively by the military to identify camouflaged

materials.



    Further information may be obtained by calling CytoViva at (334)

737-3127 or by visiting the CytoViva web site at: http://www.cytoviva.com.






    Contact:

    Byron Cheatham

    334.737.3127

    [email protected]