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Hear from an Independent Monoclonal Antibody Research Consultant

30 Mar 2015
David Perrett
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Alejandro Uribe-Benninghoff is an Independent Consultant in Monoclonal Antibody Research and Development

Alejandro has 14 years of experience in immunology, flow cytometry, cell biology and monoclonal antibody research and development. He has worked at BD BioSciences, specializing in the development and implementation of assays and protocols that used high throughput screening (HTS) as a primary tool for the discovery of stem cell, lymphocyte and myelocyte clinical/research reagents, with applications in flow cytometry, ELISA, Western blot and imaging. "I need to keep up-to-date and current with new technologies and methods," he says.

Alejandro has written two chapters in the book Monoclonal Antibodies: Methods and Protocols, and has written articles for SelectScience on high throughput screening and antibody discovery.

Why SelectScience?

Alejandro has used SelectScience to understand and learn about new lab technologies, and in particular methods and impartial product reviews, which may help him overcome issues with current projects. "The combination of technology, current information and lessons learned for the past 4,000 years allow us to pave the way for future discoveries at an amazing speed. SelectScience and its panel of contributors is the best companion a scientist could ever asked for!"


SelectScience and its panel of contributors is the best companion a scientist could ever asked for!

 


Alejandro Uribe-Benninghoff

Independent Consultant in Monoclonal Antibody Research and Development

Beta Testing the New SelectScience Website...

Likes

  • The 'what’s new in your field’ section.
  • The search bar; I would use this 100% of the time. As a scientist, I want the answers fast and to the point, as I have little time to spare.

Recommendations

  • I would vary the color scheme. The website is dedicated to cutting-edge technologies… and green alone does not really convey that meaning.

"Many thanks to Alejandro for beta-testing our new website and for his continues contributions to articles and buying guides.," Kerry Parker, Editor-in-Chief

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