Revolutionizing Microscopy for the Modern World

CellScope began with a simple vision: to democratize advanced microscopy. Founded by a team of engineers and scientists from McMaster University, we've developed breakthrough technology that transforms ordinary smartphones into powerful microscopes.

Our Mission

Making advanced microscopy accessible, affordable, and easy to use for everyone, everywhere.

CellScope began with a simple vision: to democratize access to powerful microscopy tools. Founded by a team of engineers and scientists from McMaster University, we've developed breakthrough technology that transforms ordinary smartphones into sophisticated microscopes.
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We believe scientific discovery shouldn't be limited by access to expensive equipment. By combining optical innovation with smartphone ubiquity, we're putting laboratory-grade imaging tools in the hands of students, researchers, healthcare workers, and curious minds worldwide.
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Our technology enables microscopic observation at a fraction of the cost of traditional equipment, while maintaining the high-quality imaging capabilities researchers and educators need.

Our Journey

McMaster Research

CellScope originated from research conducted at McMaster University under the supervision of Dr. Fang and his Biophotonics group, with the goal of making microscopy more accessible worldwide.

William Xu at the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair at BASEF winning the most prized achievements.

Science Fairs

Built on research conducted at McMaster University, the developed microscope was showcased at local and international science fairs. It gained significant recognition at the Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) from institutions such as IEEE and ArcelorMittal Dofasco and earned an invitation to present at ISEF, the world’s largest and most prestigious science and engineering fair. Where it would be ultimately presented as an ISEF Finalist in the Embedded Systems Category.

William Xu at the MIT URTC Massachusetts Institute of Technology Undergraduate Research and Technology Conference. Showcasing the world-renown research and expertise.

Research Conferences

The research was further developed into a paper and published at the MIT Undergraduate Research and Technology Conference (MIT URTC) in Cambridge. The paper was later presented at the conference along with every undergraduate research paper at MIT URTC.

CellScope Business

CellScope evolved from this research and passion into a business focused on delivering affordable, high-performance microscopy for education, healthcare, and research.

About Me

My name is William Xu, and I am a high school student at Dundas Valley Secondary School. I am a passionate lover of science and engineering who wants to bring their ideas to a reality, and impact as many people in the process.