Technical Resources

In-vitro assays using either cells or purified enzyme for Lead Optimization of small molecules in drug discovery; drug absorption, drug metabolism and drug cytotoxicity assays

Demonstration of automated procedures for various assays using microplates.

Assays using purified drug target in Hit ID and Hit to Lead small molecule screening efforts.

Assays assisting in R&D efforts to produce biofuels from corn, lignocellulosic material and algae.

Quantification of biological markers (i.e. proteins, DNA, RNA, etc.) associated with disease, toxicity and drug efficacy from biofluids (i.e. serum/plasma).

Microplate assays used for biologic drug discovery and development: clonal selection, characterization, formulation studies and immunogenicity.

A wide range of cell-based assays not in the context of drug discovery.

Cell-based, functional assays used typically in Hit ID and Hit to Lead small molecule screening efforts.

Kinetic studies using purified enzymes in a microplate format.

Assays measuring contaminants in food and beverages including bacteria and processing by-products that influence customer health and product quality.

Quantification of dsDNA, ssDNA, RNA and RNA using micro-volume, microplate and 1 cm pathlength devices for downstream processes such as PCR, qPCR and sequencing.

Quantification of total protein using micro-volume, microplate and 1 cm pathlength devices for downstream processes such as PAGE and mass spectrometry.

Assays used in animal husbandry to assess health and disease.