OUR STORY

Founded at Virginia Tech, CytoRecovery develops label-free technologies that help researchers sort, recover, and study cells with greater precision.

WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED

CytoRecovery was born from a breakthrough at Virginia Tech.

Dr. Rafael Davalos, one of our inventors, discovered that existing technologies could not separate the diverse cancer cell populations found in tumors — especially cancer stem cells (CSCs), which often drive cancer recurrence. His work led to the development of a new technology capable of rapidly sorting and recovering different cell types, including CSCs, to advance disease understanding, therapy selection, and drug development.

Joined by co-founder and Virginia Tech alum Leo Harris, the partnership laid the foundation for CytoRecovery. Since then, our growing team has been prototyping and building a commercial-grade system that is now moving into the hands of researchers.

Today, we are bringing to market advanced microfluidic technology that enables scientists to sort, enrich, and recover rare, viable cell subpopulations from blood, tissue, and other biological samples. Our exclusively licensed technologies — invented at Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia — reflect a unique cross-commonwealth collaboration driving the future of cell biology.

Discover Our Mission

Innovating the Future of Cell Sorting

Learn how CytoRecovery started at Virginia Tech and is redefining how researchers sort, recover, and study cells. Our team is building technologies that accelerate discovery and impact human health.

DEDICATED PEOPLE

INNOVATION STARTS WITH OUR TEAM

At CytoRecovery, our strength lies in the people behind the science. From engineers to biologists, our diverse team brings together expertise, creativity, and a shared passion for advancing cell sorting and recovery. We collaborate closely to design solutions that empower researchers and accelerate discovery.

Research Partners

OUR QUALITY

At CytoRecovery, quality means more than reliable products — it means trust in every experiment. From the design of our microfluidic chips to the formulation of our buffers, each component is built and tested to deliver consistency, precision, and reproducibility. Our technologies are developed in collaboration with leading research institutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of scientific rigor.