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Infrastructure in Lansing

The following equipment is currently available for projects at the MSU Bioeconomy Institute location in Lansing, Michigan:

Bioprocess Development Lab

16 computer-controlled fermenter units, with 30 vessels, 1 L to 14L capability

Pilot Plant

  • 1 X 3800 L
  • 1 X 200 L
  • 1 X 150 L
  • 1 X 30 L

Analytical Facilities

  • Multiple HPLC, UPLC, GC, GC/MS
  • UV-Vis Spectroscopy
  • YSI glucose analysis
  • Protein analysis
  • Full access to MSU analytical equipment including HPLC/MS and NMR

Downstream Processing Capabilities

  • High-speed disk stack centrifugation
  • Solid-Liquid, Liquid-Liquid separation
  • Filtration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration
  • Chromatographic processes
  • Ion Exchange
  • Cell Disruption
  • Vacuum Evaporation
  • Solvent Extraction
  • Crystallization and Tray Drying
  • Additional space and full utilities set-up for client or rental DSP equipment

For further information about the equipment or infrastructure at the MSU Bioeconomy Institute in Lansing, please email or call Chad Pastor at (517) 336-4647