Industry Leaders Leica Biosystems, Indica Labs and Lunit Partner to Develop AI-Powered Computational Pathology Assays for PD-L1 and Emerging Biomarkers

A partnership Leica Biosystems, Indica Labs, and Lunit that will focus on PD-L1 and emerging immunohistochemistry (IHC) biomarkers, supporting scalable and consistent biomarker quantification through computational pathology tools. The first product is an AI-powered Lunit SCOPE algorithm designed for Leica Biosystems’ PD-L1 primary antibody (CAL10).

Building on the market-defining computational pathology partnership between Leica Biosystems and Indica Labs, this new collaboration integrates Lunit’s advanced AI capabilities into the best-in-class IHC staining and digital pathology ecosystem.

VISTA, California, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, and SEOUL, South KoreaMay 26, 2026 — Leica Biosystems, a Danaher company and a global leader in end-to-end anatomic and digital pathology solutions, and Indica Labs, a global leader in AI-powered digital pathology software, today announced a strategic collaboration with Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, to develop AI-powered image analysis algorithms. The partnership will focus on PD-L1 and emerging immunohistochemistry (IHC) biomarkers, supporting scalable and consistent biomarker quantification through computational pathology tools. The first product is an AI-powered Lunit SCOPE algorithm designed for Leica Biosystems’ PD-L1 primary antibody (CAL10). The new algorithm, Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 CAL10 NSCLC1, is now available through Leica Biosystems’ Aperio AI Store.

In driving this collaboration, Leica Biosystems will work together with Indica Labs and Lunit to support pharmaceutical partners in integrating AI-enabled digital pathology into routine clinical research. Today, biomarker scoring remains highly variable, as disease state assessments and treatment decisions often rely on manual evaluation of stained tissue under a microscope. This process can be time-consuming and prone to human variability. By combining Leica Biosystems’ expertise in IHC staining and digital pathology, Indica Labs’ image management platform, and Lunit’s advanced AI analysis, the partnership aims to support consistent scoring approaches, enable robust biomarker analysis, and accelerate research workflows.

The partnership brings together Leica Biosystems’ PD-L1 IHC assay platform1, Aperio GT 450 digital pathology scanner1, Aperio HALO AP image management solution2, and now Lunit SCOPE biomarker scoring algorithm1 to deliver a seamless, AI-powered pathology workflow.

“As a first step, we’re integrating Lunit’s algorithm directly into our image management software powered by Indica Labs, which enables a continuous workflow for users of the Aperio GT 450 scanner,” said Karan Arora, SVP of Advanced Assays, AI, and Pharma Partnerships at Leica Biosystems. “This launch aligns with our long-term vision to deliver scalable, seamlessly integrated research workflows to the market.”

This three-way integration reflects a shared commitment to open pathology and interoperability. Indica Labs CEO Steven Hashagen emphasized that “robust end-to-end solutions like these are a critical step toward realizing the promise of AI in digital pathology.”

Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit, added, “We are encouraged by the strong interest from pharmaceutical partners and excited about the potential this collaboration holds. Together, we’re applying AI to pathology image analysis at unprecedented scale, with a shared goal of delivering precision diagnostics that translate into tangible improvements in patient care.”

Click here to learn more about the Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 CAL10 NSCLC algorithm.

1For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

2Aperio HALO AP® is CE-IVDR marked for in vitro diagnostic use in Europe, the UK, and Switzerland. Aperio HALO AP® is for research use only in the US and is not FDA cleared for clinical diagnostic use.

This press release contains forward-looking statements.

About Leica Biosystems                                                                          

Leica Biosystems is a cancer diagnostics company and a global leader in end-to-end anatomic and digital pathology solutions. The company offers a comprehensive product range for each step in the pathology process, from sample preparation and staining to imaging and reporting. As the only company to own the full workflow from biopsy to diagnosis, Leica Biosystems is uniquely positioned to break down the barriers between each step. The company’s mission of ‘Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives’ is at the heart of its corporate culture. Leica Biosystems is proud to be a Danaher Corporation subsidiary. Learn more at www.leicabiosystems.com.                    

About Indica Labs                                       

Indica Labs is the global leader in AI-powered digital pathology software and services. Our flagship HALO and HALO AI platform revolutionizes quantitative evaluation of whole slide images. HALO Link provides collaborative image management while HALO AP and HALO AP Dx deliver enterprise digital pathology for primary diagnosis with regulatory clearances in multiple markets. Through a commitment to open pathology, performance, scalability, and ease-of-use, we help pharma companies, diagnostic labs, hospitals, research organizations, and Indica’s own Cloud and Pharma Services make discoveries and diagnoses that transform patient care and scientific discovery.

About Lunit

Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ) is a global leader in AI for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. With a mission to conquer cancer through AI, Lunit develops AI-powered solutions for medical imaging and biomarker analysis to enable precise diagnosis and personalized treatment. Lunit’s FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT suite supports cancer screening at over 6,500 medical institutions in more than 65 countries, while Lunit SCOPE is used in research partnerships with global pharma giants focused on biomarker development and companion diagnostics. Lunit clinical studies have been featured in top-tier journals—including The Lancet Digital Health and Journal of Clinical Oncology—and presented at major conferences such as ASCO and RSNA. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io.

About Danaher

Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. Through our connected ecosystem of industry-leading businesses, we work side by side with customers to solve their most complex scientific and clinical challenges—helping move innovations from discovery to delivery faster for patients who depend on them. Powered by the Danaher Business System, our advanced science and technology and proven ability to innovate help enable faster, more accurate diagnoses and reduce the time, cost, and risk required to discover, develop, and deliver life-changing therapies. Through continuous improvement and operational excellence, our approximately 60,000 associates worldwide are focused on delivering lasting impact and improving quality of life around the world, while building a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. Explore more at www.danaher.com.

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