Customizable Assay Services with Human iPSC-Derived Differentiated Cells.
Ricoh Biosciences’ custom assay services give you access to flexible, high-quality cell-based assays using our ready-to-use iPSC-derived neurons, glial cells, and more.
Whether you’re screening compounds, validating disease phenotypes, or generating functional data for FDA submission, we offer reliable assay development services built to support your research goals.
Why Use Custom Assay Services?
Outsourcing assay development can accelerate your drug discovery or disease modeling pipeline. Our team handles assay optimization, execution, and analysis—freeing up your in-house scientists while ensuring consistent, publication-ready results.
Benefits of Partnering with Ricoh Biosciences
- Disease modeling with patient-derived iPSCs
- Validated, iPSC-derived differentiated cells
- Tailored assay development
- Experienced scientific teamÂ
Our Cell-Based Assay Capabilities
We specialize in custom assays using differentiated human iPSC-derived cells. Our services fall into two main categories:
Phenotypic Assays
Assays designed to assess cell identity, morphology, and disease-relevant traits.
- High-content imaging and analysis
- Quantitative gene or protein analysis (e.g., qPCR, ELISA)
- Immunocytochemistry (ICC)
- Custom marker panels
Functional Assays
Assays designed to assess cell behavior and how they respond to drugs, stress, or stimuli.
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Electrophysiology (MEA) assays
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Calcium oscillation imaging
- Cytokine profiling
- Metabolic assays
- Neurotransmitter release
- Custom functional endpoints
Assay Development Process
Our custom assay development services are built to streamline your path from idea to data. Every project is designed in close collaboration with your team.
Project Scoping
We define the goals, cell types, readouts, and format.
Assay Design
Our team develops or adapts protocols around your objectives.
Execution
We perform the assay(s) in-house.
Data Analysis
You recieve complete results with QC, stats, and visualizations.
Support
Follow-up consultations to review results and next steps.
Want to integrate your own iPSC lines or compounds? We support that too.Â
Let’s Build Your Custom Assay Together
Whether you’re optimizing your screening strategy or validating a complex disease model, our custom assay services are designed to meet your research goals—quickly and reliably.
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FAQ
Your Questions, Answered
What support is provided during and after the project?
Our scientists work directly with your team from feasibility through delivery, providing troubleshooting, data interpretation, and guidance for downstream experiments or future batches.
Can you scale production for larger studies or screening?
Yes. Our workflows support scalable production from pilot batches to large-scale runs while maintaining consistency and quality across batches.
How are custom iPSC-derived cells validated?
All projects include quality control to confirm lineage-specific marker expression, purity, and viability. Additional functional assays can be incorporated to match your program’s success criteria.
How long does custom iPSC differentiation take?
Timelines vary by lineage and complexity. Certain neuronal populations can be generated in as little as one week, while more complex models may require longer. Final timelines are defined during the project design consultation.
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Have a question about our products, services, or custom projects? Our team is here to help—reach out and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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