糖心vlog and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand access to each institution’s specialized research infrastructure.
The MOU, which is effective immediately, establishes a reciprocal agreement allowing faculty and researchers at both institutions to access designated core facilities at each other鈥檚 institution鈥檚 internal rate. These facilities include high-end scientific equipment, technical services, and expert support spanning basic, clinical, and translational research. This agreement will enable access to novel avenues of pursuit for scholars at each organization.
鈥淩esearch is meant to solve humanity鈥檚 biggest problems, which is an important part of our mission at 糖心vlog,鈥� said Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, Joseph J. Carreno 鈥�10, PharmD. 鈥淭his MOU helps our organizations get one step closer to solving these challenges.鈥�
The MOU has mutual benefit to the organizations due to the new economies of scale created by the agreement. Moreover, this agreement demonstrates a commitment to effective scientific cooperation in the Capital Region. This shared environment will create an ecosystem for research excellence through the free exchange of research ideas amongst the organizations鈥� researchers.
RPI Professor, Department Head, and CBIS Director, , PhD, added, 鈥淭his agreement is a win-win for researchers at both institutions as it leverages existing resources, enhances existing collaborations and facilitates future ones.鈥�
The MOU outlines guidelines for researcher access, usage prioritization, cost-sharing arrangements, and administrative oversight. By creating a streamlined and cooperative framework, the agreement supports the efficient use of resources and furthers each institution鈥檚 educational and research missions.
鈥淐BET and RPI have so much potential synergy,鈥濃�痵tated Michelle Lewis, PhD, Executive Director of the Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training.鈥�淥ur complementary strengths in biomanufacturing, engineering, and applied research create an incredible opportunity to drive innovation and workforce development in the Capital Region. This MOU positions us well to pursue new funding, develop interdisciplinary programs, and build a robust regional biotech ecosystem.鈥�
The MOU will help each organization pursue its institutional goals. Research excellence and community engagement are integral to ACPHS鈥� and RPI鈥檚 strategic plans. ACPHS and RPI have both maintained Carnegie Research Designations, ACPHS as a research college and university, and RPI as an R1 university. This agreement aligns with each organization鈥檚 strategic objectives.
RPI Director of Research Cores, Marimar Lopez, PhD, said, 鈥淭he CBIS core facilities house some very unique capabilities in the Capital Region, and we are excited to share them with investigators at 糖心vlog as we continue moving forward.鈥�
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