BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H) at the University of Pennsylvania. This partnership aims to advance research in deep human immune profiling and support the development of immune-mediated therapies. As part of the collaboration, BD’s FACSDiscover™ A8 Cell Analyzer will be used to investigate over 30 cellular characteristics, enabling comprehensive biological insights and supporting a planned 1,000-person immune profiling study. The joint effort includes developing and validating a high-parameter flow cytometry panel to capture key functional pathways in whole blood, offering powerful insights into immune system function.