One lab to many: Commercialization of an automated 3D pre-clinical ultrasound imaging system

The Vega preclinical ultrasound system (Revvity, Inc.) is now a popular imaging tool used worldwide for automated volumetric imaging of rodents. However, like many modern scientific products, the birth of this technology started in an academic research lab. In this panel discussion, the birth and evolution of the automated small animal ultrasound system will be discussed, as well as the path this technology followed from lab, to startup company, through acquisition, and now worldwide sales. We will discuss funding, leadership, and intellectual property highlights and challenges over the technology’s decade long journey.