Available equipment
All equipment is located at the physical core of our research center that is established in recently renovated space on the 3rd floor of the Chemistry-Physics building of the University of Kentucky. Additional equipment will be acquired through internal and external funding opportunities.
New equipment available: Bio X 3D Bioprinter
The BIO X’s compatibility with virtually any material makes it the bioprinter of choice for industry leaders at the forefront of today’s biggest scientific breakthroughs. Whether you are automating 3D cell cultures, developing complex tissue constructs or testing new drug compounds, the BIO X 3D bioprinter has the advanced functionality and versatility to streamline workflows in a wide range of application areas. (Cellink)
Big thanks to NSF EPSCoR (KAMPERS) for helping fund this instrument purchase!
Nanoparticle Size Analyzer
The Malvern Panalytical NanoSight NS300 Instrument provides an easy-to-use, reproducible platform for nanoparticle characterization. NTA is applicable to many different sample types and provides quantification of primary sample components and aggregates, or, when used with fluorescently-tagged materials, the labeled particles from any contaminants in the sample. (Malvern Panalytical)
The new BI-4500 SPR system provides multiple channel flow modes and delivers high quality binding response for low immobilization and small molecule (<100 Da) detection. (Biosensing Instrument)
Surface Plasmon Resonance system
Real-Time Quantitative Reverse Transcription PCR system
The Applied Biosystems™ QuantStudio™ 3 Real-Time PCR System for Pharmaceutical Analytics is designed for users who need an affordable, easy-to-use real-time PCR system that doesn't compromise performance and quality. (Applied Biosystems)
CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Machine
Harnessing the power of innovative laser technology, the D1 Pro utilizes a 40W high-power laser beam, elevating cutting capacity and efficiency to new heights. Precise focus adjustment enables thicker cuts by raising or lowering the laser module according to the material's thickness. (xTool)
Professional 3D printer
Bambu Lab X1-Carbon, equipped with extra cooling and a hardened nozzle and drive gear, unlocks a wider selection of materials, including PA, PC, PET, and TPU, and specializes in carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced polymers. (Bambu Lab)
Hypoxia incubator
The Thermo Scientific™ Forma Series 3 Water Jacketed CO2 Incubator includes reliable water jacket technology with effortless Thermofisher Scientific™ iCAN™ touchscreen. Featuring dependable temperature stability and HEPA clean room air purity. (Thermo Scientific)
FlexStation 3 plate reader
The FlexStation 3 Microplate Reader high-efficiency monochromator optics are tunable for absorbance, fluorescence intensity, fluorescence polarization, and time-resolved fluorescence assays. (Molecular Devices)
Dual Source-Measure Unit for electronic device testing
The Keithley 2614b is a dual source-measure unit that can be used to test transistors. The two sources can be controlled simultaneously to collect output and transfer characteristics.
NanoDrop
The NanoDrop Lite is designed for high precision measurements of the concentration of DNA, RNA and proteins on the microvolume scale. (Thermo Scientific)