Collaboration with the Barnett Institute

The Institute's choice of research goals is driven by impact - "Who's going to use it?".  Working in close collaboration with companies and front-line academic research groups provides accurate insight into relevant and emerging needs in biochemical analysis.

Our collaborators gain access to advanced instrumentation facilities, and to the Institute's experience in when an emerging method will provide real advantages over a traditional or simpler approach. Academic and medical research laboratories can integrate cutting-edge analytical methods with their basic science and clinical investigations. For industry, the protein or metabolite analysis is performed with awareness of all steps of the scientific and business enterprise — from experiment design and specification, through sample collection and storage, preparation and LC-MS, to data processing and interpretation. Process and final product characterization can be accomplished with the recognized expertise and 3'rd party objectivity of the Institute.

Hanno Steen of Children's Hospital, presenting on retreat with the Barnett Institute. (photo by Craig Bailey)

List of Current Collaborations

See also: Instrumentation    Protein Pharmaceuticals   Research Groups    Recent Publications

A collaboration with the Institute can provide a competitive advantage through

Access to state-of-the-art technology, or unique capabilities not available elsewhere.

Aid in Technology or Applications Development, for established companies or biotechnology startups.

Dedicated Staff and Resources, offering:
  • In-house training of client personnel with technology transfer. 
  • Internships of Northeastern students in client company. 
  • Client-searchable database.

Active Licensing Program: 70 patents and deep expertise in:
  • Proteomic analysis, bioinformatics, LC-MS, 
  • Binding assays, microfluidics, ultratrace analysis, 
  • Bio-inorganic chemistry, and capillary electrophoresis.

Idea & Concept Incubation: 
   • Business Accelerator Model 
   • Incubation Capital

To learn more about collaborating with the Barnett Institute contact us.