Applied Research for improved animal health and nutrition

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    While our primary focus is on our own internal R&D efforts, we have collaborations with other organizations that are mutually beneficial. We are actively searching for synergies with other businesses as well as doing some contract research as needed.

     We have expertise in a wide range of areas and have a fully equipped laboratory with access to outside equipment should it be needed.  All work is handled in a confidential manner and all work product is the ownership of the customer.

• Biotechnology - e.g., protein & bioactive isolation, characterization & testing
• Microbiology - e.g., MPN and plate count, antibiotic suceptibility, mass culture
• Immunoassay - e.g., microplate assays, western blot analysis
• Molecular biology, e.g., DNA & RNA isolation, transformation, PCR
• Strategies for protecting intellectual property, pre-patent attorney advice
• Grant writing and positioning technology for external funding and commercial success

     Extensive experience isolating, growing and identification of algal strains/isolates/mutants, identification and purification of algae-derived products, making commercial products from algae (micro- and macro-algae).

Bacterial, viral and yeast systems have also been used for our internal and collaborative research projects.

     Routine microbiology testing and services available for BSL1 and BSL2 organisms.  These include identification, isolation, culture, quantification, product extraction and purification.

     Dr. Pierce has long experience working in veterinary pathology and is available for consulting. Her efforts also contribute value to our internal R&D as we follow the impact of technologies and compositions for improved animal health and nutrition.

     Note: we do not offer patent attorney or patent agent services. We provide services to customers prior to engaging these professionals to reduce the upfront cost to our customers. We have experience in the patent application process as well as in protection of trade secrets that can lower your upfront costs while protecting your technologies.