JUNE 18, 2007--Optra Systems (Pune, India) has launched its Center of Excellence in Biomedical Image Informatics that aims to create a state-of-the-art infrastructure for biomedical image analysis, pattern matching, artificial intelligence. and expert systems for health care, life science, drug discovery and research, clinical trials, and patient care. Abhi Gholap, company president and CEO, said, "Optra's growth in image informatics solutions is a reflection of our focus on this important industry segment and our continuing commitment to undertake several customer-centric initiatives there. The Center of Excellence will be instrumental in helping Optra Systems apply the latest imaging technologies."
In other news, Dan Calvo, with more than 25 years of imaging industry experience, joined Optra Systems as chairman. Dan has headed companies such as Cellomics, Perkin Elmer, and Neo life sciences. He said, "I am very excited to take this position at Optra Systems because of the solid track record that the founders of Optra have in developing robust software solutions for scientists in the high growth area of life science & biomedical imaging and analysis."
Optra Systems is focused on imaging software-development services and solutions using cost-effective facilities in India. To learn more about Optra Systems visit www.optrasystems.com.
