Biotechnology Research

MRI offers a wide range of biotechnology research services, including:

• Biotechnology services
• PCR-DNA probe methods development and analysis
• Monoclonal antibody and hybridoma production
• Immunoassay methods development
• Cell and tissue development
• Drug delivery research
• Biosensor development
• Microbiology (culture, MIC, organism ID)
• Molecular biology
• BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories

Biotechnology Services

MRI can assist your organization with a variety of biotechnology support services, including microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, immunology, immunochemistry, and protein biochemistry. Our services support basic and applied research and development and fully comply with regulatory submission requirements. We apply our expertise to programs in diverse technical areas including:

Contact:

Thomas Grant,
Ph.D.
Director, Business Development
(816) 360-5328

• Biopharmaceuticals
• Veterinary pharmaceuticals
• Agricultural biotechnology
• Environmental biotechnology

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Microbiology

Our microbiologists perform a variety of studies in the fields of bacteriology, virology, and mycology. These studies include, but are not limited to:

• Rapid identification using biochemical tests
• Media formulation and testing
• Bioanalytical methods development
• Environmental microbiology
• Evaluation of anti-infective agents

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Molecular Biology

MRI molecular biologists specialize in applying molecular techniques to solve complex research problems pertaining to health. Areas of research include:

• Immunotherapy
• Gene expression
• Nucleic acid analysis and sequencing
• Protein purification and analysis
• Pathogenicity
• Recombinant gene technology
• Methods development
• Drug resistance
• Immunodiagnosis of diseases

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Bioaerosol Sampling and Analysis

A leading innovator in bioaerosol sampling and analysis, MRI offers a combination of sampling and analysis that permits a rapid and definitive evaluation of air quality. Our proprietary SpinCon® air sampler rapidly collects either indoor or outdoor air in an aqueous medium for further analysis. We perform detection analysis in our Biosafety Level Three (BSL-3) laboratory equipped with safety features for working with bioaerosols.

BSL-2 and BSL-3 Laboratories

• Two Biosafety Level Two (BSL-2) laboratories equipped to conduct
  molecular and microbiologic studies
• Five BSL-3 laboratories with bacteriology, virology, mycology, and
  cell culture capabilities
• Bioaerosol Test Chamber

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