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BioLaunch Core Facilities:
The BioLaunch Core Facilities at Southern Illinois University provide researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, specialized laboratories, and expert technical support. These facilities accelerate discovery, enable product development, and foster collaboration across disciplines. Whether advancing academic research or developing commercial innovations, users benefit from a shared resource environment designed to deliver high-quality data, scalable processes, and transformative results.
The BioLaunch Analytical Core provides advanced molecular and material characterization capabilities that support research and innovation across disciplines. Equipped with precision instruments for NMR spectroscopy, MRI imaging, and dynamic light scattering, the facility enables detailed insights into structure, composition, and function. Researchers and industry clients rely on the Analytical Core for accurate, high-quality data that inform experimental design, product validation, and regulatory compliance.
The BioLaunch Biotechnology Core specializes in bioprocess optimization, fermentation science, and bio-based product development. With next-generation sequencing, bioreactors, and process monitoring systems, the facility helps innovators refine protocols and scale production from laboratory trials to pre-commercial operations. By integrating biological research with applied process engineering, the Biotechnology Core serves as a bridge between concept and commercialization in the rapidly evolving bioeconomy.
The BioLaunch Mass Spectrometry Core offers comprehensive analytical services for the identification, quantification, and structural elucidation of chemical and biological compounds. Featuring cutting-edge instrumentation and expert staff, the facility supports a wide range of applications in biotechnology, life sciences, agriculture, and environmental research. Through collaboration with faculty, students, and external partners, the Mass Spectrometry Core ensures access to world-class mass spectrometric expertise that drives innovation and discovery.