Stereo Investigator Benefits

Use our powerful stereology analysis tools to achieve more accurate results than biased techniques in less time than direct measurement methods.

Reliable Analysis

Stereo Investigator uses unbiased stereology methods to produce reliable results. The software’s use of systematic random sampling conforms to the most rigorous stereological protocols.

Easy to Learn

The Stereology WorkflowsTM allow you to easily learn the protocols for performing sophisticated stereological methods, including the Optical Fractionator. Easy learning means you can train students and technicians to perform an analysis very quickly.

Perform “What if” Scenarios

This helps you to quickly determine the optimum sampling parameters for your own experimental specimens.

Automatically Calculates Results and Confidence levels

Stereo Investigator automatically performs all your experimental calculations and then presents them in format that is easy to publish or export. This gives you the shortest route from analysis to publication.

Highly Regarded

Stereo Investigator is respected. When you use Stereo Investigator you are using the stereology system that is cited in research publications more than any other software. MBF has been creating powerful software for researchers since 1987. Stereo Investigator is the most widely-used system for stereology in the world.

The Most Technologically Advanced Components

Use the most advanced hardware to support your research. From high-resolution and ultra-sensitive digital cameras, automated high-speed filter wheels and shutters, high-resolution motorized stages, to spinning disk confocal microscopes, Stereo Investigator allows you to perform state-of-the-art science including multi-channel fluorescent and confocal stereology.

Wide Array of Supported Hardware Technology

A system can be configured to your exact needs and budget. From standard brightfield to confocals to MRIs, Stereo Investigator can grow to meet your current and future needs.

Collect data on-line, Analyze off-line

Stereo Investigator allows you to then perform the stereological analysis on another computer. This allows you to achieve the highest-throughput on your microscope hardware. It also allows you to digitally record all of your images and data for future validation or additional analysis.

Extendable

You can leverage your hardware investment to perform related research tasks if your needs are more than stereology. Optional modules include montaging (including virtual slides), serial section reconstruction, and 3D image stack visualization.

Part of MBF’s Line of Integrated Software Products

You can use Neurolucida and Stereo Investigator on the same hardware platform. You can also integrate Stereo Investigator with our Virtual Slice image server.

The Best Technical Support in the Industry

MBF can help you via live internet support, phone support, email support, stereology classes, and on-site installation and training. Whether your question is about setting up a study, interpreting the results, or a simple technical issue, we are there to support you when you need us.