PhenoSys GmbH
PhenoSys GmbH develops advanced technology and turnkey solutions for animal brain research and behavioral phenotyping in neuroscience.
About
PhenoSys GmbH is a Berlin-based technology and service company, founded in 2006, specializing in innovative solutions for animal brain research and behavioral phenotyping. The company offers a portfolio of advanced products including imaging systems like the Mini2P miniature two-photon microscope, virtual reality systems such as JetBall and Moculus for behavioral studies, objective vision assessment tools (qOMR and qOMR-XT), metabolic measurement systems (CaloBox), and integrated solutions for animal monitoring and tracking using RFID technology. PhenoSys supports neuroscientists and behavioral researchers with modular, scalable, and automated systems aimed at acquiring high-quality, reproducible data while ensuring animal welfare and naturalistic behavior. Their solutions are widely used in studies of neural circuits, animal learning and memory, disease modeling, drug screening, metabolism, and more. The company is led by CEO Prof. York Winter and maintains a strong commitment to customer support, collaboration, and ethical research practices.
Products & Services
- Mini2P Miniature Two-Photon Microscope system
- JetBall Virtual Reality system for rodents
- Moculus Mouse Virtual Reality system (3D stereoscopic head-fixed VR)
- qOMR Objective Vision Assessment system for mice
- qOMR-XT Objective Vision Assessment for rats
- CaloBox metabolic measurement system (indirect calorimetry)
- MultiMouseMonitor RFID tracking system for group-housed rodents
- ColonyRack RFID-based automated tracking in multi-cage setups
- IDspyder modular RFID animal tracking system
- IDrevolyzer (individual wheel performance tracking)
- IDsorter (automated access control for test arenas)
- DoubleDisk VR system (combined linear and spherical treadmill)
- Metabolic measurement platforms for mice, rats, and birds
- Training and courses in behavioral analysis and laboratory animal science (PhenoLearn)
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Large-scale two-photon calcium imaging in freely moving mice for neural circuit function
- Objective vision testing in mice and rats for disease progression (e.g., glaucoma, retinal degeneration)
- RFID-based 24/7 monitoring of group-housed mice for social interaction analysis
- Application in metabolic studies including nutrition, thermoregulation, and torpor research in mice, rats, and birds
- Behavioural training protocols for head-fixed VR in mice
- Case studies from customer stories (e.g., dopamine receptor activation in learning and memory)
Partnerships & Collaborations
- JetBall and Moculus VR systems developed in partnership with Femtonics and BrainVisionCenter (BVC)
- qOMR and qOMR-XT developed in collaboration with Dr. Friedrich Kretschmer
- CaloBox metabolic system developed with Prof. Dr. Gerhard Heldmaier
- ColonyRack system developed in cooperation with Prof. Dr. Gerd Kempermann and the DZNE, Dresden
- PhenoLearn training with Lab-Animal-Training (Germany)
- Member of the Translational Digital Biomarker Initiative within the 3R Collaborative
Awards & Recognition
- PhenoSys sponsors 2024 Neuroimaging Course at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- Courses comply with EU training requirements for animal experimentation (EU Directive 2010/63)