GE Healthcare has announced winners in the 2010 IN Cell Analyzer Image Competition, an annual contest to celebrate the artistic beauty of cells and the ability of technology to see it. IN Cell Analyzer users submitted their beautiful cellular images to the contest to win a trip for two to New York City. Winning images will be displayed on the high-definition screen in Times Square between March 6 and 8, 2010.
IN Cell Analyzer uses sophisticated image-based cellular assays for complex scientific analysis. The contest is designed to highlight the ability of technology to image and analyze biological systems at the cellular level and to demonstrate that science can be artistically beautiful as well.
Artistically Beautiful Science
Winning Photos Showing the Inner Workings of Cells
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Imaging of Cells - There is an opportunity to develop new technologies that combine scientific analysis with creative visual display to showcase the artistic beauty of cells.
2. Science in Artistic and Creative Fields - There is an opportunity to explore new fields such as digital art and design to showcase the beauty of cells and biological systems.
3. Visual Analytics Technology in Science - There is an opportunity to develop advanced image-based cellular assays that not only provide scientific analysis but also creative visual representations of cellular structures.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - There is an opportunity to develop new technology in the healthcare industry that combines scientific analysis with artistic visual display to enhance patient experience and understanding.
2. Biotechnology - There is an opportunity to use artistic and creative visual representations of cellular structures to improve public understanding of biotechnology and its applications.
3. Digital Art and Design - There is an opportunity to explore new fields such as digital art and design to showcase the beauty of cells and biological systems, thus creating a new niche for artists and designers.