Acquisition of MALDI TOF Mass Spectrometry (BIOTYPER) for the Enhancement of Research and Education at Lincoln University
Abstract
This proposal has requested to acquire and commission a MALDI TOF (Biotyper System) Mass Spectrometry instrument for multidisciplinary research, education and outreach projects. The proposal addresses enhancing the teaching, research and learning capability for biology, microbiology, agriculture and other life sciences at Lincoln University (LU). The Biotyper System is based on a FLEXª series of MALDI-TOF MS instruments, which are robust, compact, high-performance platforms for extensive and routine operations. It offers a rapid, accurate, and inexpensive method for identifying a wide range of aerobic and anaerobic bacterial and fungal organisms. Acquisition of Biotyper System will enhance scientific research, outreach and education capabilities at LU and promote minority students to participate in STEM programs that are also related to the DoD defense missions. The acquisition of the Biotyper System will enhance the life science research, education, and training capacity of LU and empower faculty and researchers competitiveness in national and regional research grant applications. The Biotyper System, will be operated as a CORE facility at LU for research, teaching, training and outreach education programs. The acquisition of this instrument should establish a new capability as well as enhance LUÕs existing strength in research, education and outreach programs. The commissioning of the Biotyper System will provide economically disadvantaged and ethnic minority undergraduates, including students from the Third World nations, an equal opportunity to learn and use such a cutting-edge tool in the life science fields. The success of the proposal will inspire students of underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities to participate in undergraduate research and scholarly activity in STEM at LU and other higher educational institutes in Missouri. This proposal will motivate faculty and researchers to collaborate in the multidisciplinary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) programs and engage in more intercollegiate collaboration, leadership, and outreach activities among institutions and district high schools. Other higher education institutions within the state will have access to this instrument for their needs in biology, microbiology, and mycology for teaching, demonstrations, and collaborative research programs. The instrument will be also used extensively for educational outreach, such as, high school student AP science projects, field lab visitations, school summer camps, and science fairs. In addition, updated new research facilities including the Biotyper System, will enable LU faculty, staff, and graduate students to participate more fully on a national and international scale of teaching, research, extension and outreach activities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1610425
Entities
People
- Tumen Wuliji
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Lincoln University
- Office of the Secretary of Defense