【AEA 2017 Alumni】
LPixel, a spin-out startup from the University of Tokyo, is a leader in advanced image analysis software specialized in image data in life science field. The company was founded in March 2014 by three members working in the same research laboratory in the University of Tokyo. Since the establishment of the laboratory in 2000, the laboratory has been leading the image analysis technology in biological sciences. By integrating imaging technologies and the expertise in life science fields, LPixel developed a cloud-based image analysis platform specialized for life science images. The company is also developing a medical image analysis diagnostic support system designed to detect cancers and diseases by using their original artificial intelligence technologies. LPixel also provides a product which can detect unnatural parts such as cut and paste of images and processing in images included in academic papers in the life science area. LPixel is also involved in several major national projects including ImPACT and CREST to support the advancement of core image analysis technologies.