Syngene sponsors Tufts Launchpad BioLabs to support biomedical innovation in Boston

Syngene, a manufacturer of image analysis solutions, has announced it has entered a sponsorship agreement with Tufts Launchpad BioLabs, developed by Tufts University the lab will be a fully equipped, co-working and shared lab space for biotech start-ups in Boston, USA.

Under the terms of the sponsorship, scientists working in biotech and life science companies located at Tufts Launchpad BioLabs will have access to a G:BOX mini multi-application imaging system, as well as support from Syngene’s technical team. The system combines a unique motor driven stage and cooled high resolution camera and is being successfully used by biopharma companies and academic institutes world-wide to analyze genes and proteins associated with life threatening diseases.

Having Syngene’s equipment and expertise available at Tufts Launchpad BioLabs will enable scientists working there to utilize versatile, precise optical imaging technology and will allow them to produce real images of gels and blots for important applications such as identifying novel therapeutic targets.

Dr Christine Kressirer, an employee of Biolabs and Site Director at Tufts Launchpad BioLabs, explained: “We’re always looking for best-in-class suppliers to partner with, so we’re delighted that Syngene has agreed to become one of our new sponsors. Their backing will ensure scientists locating their companies here will have capital efficient access to the best equipment to help them generate the data they need to rapidly grow their business.”

BioLabs Maureen Gauvreau, Manager at Syngene USA added: “Tufts Launchpad BioLabs is attracting some excellent up and coming biotechs and we look forward to supporting their scientists with tools and techniques to advance their vital research.”

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