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October 8, 2026

MBF Bioscience Announces Leadership Transition: Dr. Veronica Pessino Named Chief Executive Officer

by Pasang
in Company News
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MBF Bioscience announced that Veronica Pessino, PhD, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Jack Glaser, who co-founded the company nearly 40 years ago, will remain involved in a leadership role as a member of the Board of Directors.    Glaser founded MBF with his father, Edmund Glaser, to give neuroscientists better tools to see and measure the brain at the microscopic...

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September 21, 2026

New Study Shows Biolucida Supports Effective Online Anatomy Learning for Medical Students 

by Pasang
in Biolucida, Big Image Data Management Solutions, Medical Education
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A new study published in JMIR Medical Education found that medical students achieved comparable short-term learning outcomes whether they attended a microscopic anatomy course online or in person.    Researchers and educators Katharina Sternecker, Christoph Schmitz, and Markus Berndt at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) evaluated 415 medical students who completed the full study, using Histologi@, LMU Munich's virtual 3D slide box. The system uses MBF Bioscience Biolucida...

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Anthropic ScanImage research preview
September 1, 2026

MBF Bioscience Is Adding Native Support for the Model Hardware Standard in ScanImage® 

by Pasang
in Company News, ScanImage®, Multi-Photon Microscopy Solutions
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We're adding native support for the Model Hardware Standard (MHS) in ScanImage as part of the MHS research preview. MHS is a new standard for AI agents to safely operate physical equipment in scientific research and advanced manufacturing. During the preview, we're testing how MHS-compatible agents operate ScanImage within device-declared safety bounds.   Why we’re doing this A two-photon experiment often involves several components: a microscope, behavioral hardware for stimulus and reward delivery, video systems, and other devices. Running a successful...

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March 13, 2026

Breaking the size barrier: ClearScope light sheet microscope paper published in Journal of Imaging

by Pasang
in Company News, ClearScope®, Light Sheet
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A new peer-reviewed study describes the design and capabilities of ClearScope®, MBF Bioscience's fully integrated light-sheet theta microscope for high-resolution 3D imaging of large biological specimens without lateral size constraints.   Reference Fay, M. G., Lang, P. J., Denu, D. S., et al. (2026). ClearScope: A Fully Integrated Light-Sheet Theta Microscope for Sub-Micron-Resolution Imaging Without Lateral Size Constraints. Journal of Imaging. https://doi.org/10.3390/jimaging12030118   Background Three-dimensional imaging of intact organs and large...

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February 11, 2026

MBF Bioscience Announces Leadership Transition: Dr. Veronica Pessino Promoted to President

by Pasang
in Company News
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MBF Bioscience today announced that founder Jack Glaser is transitioning from President to Chief Executive Officer, and Veronica Pessino, PhD, has been promoted from Chief Operating Officer to President. This marks the first major leadership change in the company's nearly 40-year history.   As CEO, Glaser will focus on long-term strategy and major partnerships. As President, Dr. Pessino will oversee day-to-day operations and execution of the company's...

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August 18, 2025

MBF Bioscience’s SLICE Wins Prestigious Microscopy Today Innovation Award

by Pasang
in SLICE, Press Release, Microscopy Imaging Systems, Additional Subject Matter
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   WILLISTON, VT – August 18, 2025 – MBF Bioscience today proudly announces that its revolutionary light sheet microscope, SLICE™, has been awarded a Microscopy Today Innovation Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates SLICE as a game-changing solution that is transforming the light sheet microscopy landscape by delivering superior performance at an exceptionally accessible price point, democratizing advanced 3D imaging and empowering laboratories of all sizes...

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July 24, 2025

The SLICE Advantage: Why Our Innovative Approach Outperforms Legacy Light Sheet Microscopes

by Pasang
in SLICE, Microscopy Imaging Systems
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In our recent discussions, we've introduced SLICE as a revolutionary light sheet microscope, making high-performance 3D imaging accessible for under $99,000. We've highlighted its integrated BrightSLICE software and transparent $5,000 annual support. For many, such claims might raise a natural question: how can a system that costs so much less also deliver superior image quality and a better overall experience than those multi-hundred-thousand-dollar legacy machines?   This...

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