Overview
An extension of the B. Thomas Gallisano Center for Integrated Sciences at Niagara University, the BioMedical Research Institute is a leading hub for biomedical research, offering undergraduate students unparalleled opportunities to contribute to the field of healthcare. Led by Dr. Mary McCourt, our lab is located on the esteemed Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, providing students with a cutting-edge facility for hands-on research and collaboration. Supported by a $750,000 federal grant secured by Congressman Brian Higgins, as well as funding from NYS ESD and the Dr. Lawrence Jacobs Foundation, our state-of-the-art lab is equipped with advanced instrumentation and specialized spaces.
CENTRAL CORE LABORATORY
This versatile space serves as the heart of the lab, providing three dedicated lab benches for formulation development and chemical synthesis. It’s where innovative ideas take shape and new research avenues are explored.
SPECIALIZED RESEARCH AREAS
To accommodate diverse research needs, there are three specialized labs:
Cell Culture Facility: Equipped with biosafety hoods and incubators, this BSL-2 lab is designed for the careful handling of cell cultures and viral growth.
Instrumentation Lab: Home to our cutting-edge equipment, including HPLC, DSC, DLLS, confocal microscope, and qPCR, this area empowers students to conduct sophisticated analyses. Our confocal microscope is particularly renowned for its exceptional imaging capabilities.
Chemistry Development Lab: This space is dedicated to chemical synthesis and formulation work requiring controlled environments.
Key Capabilities
Analytical Chemistry & Mass Spectrometry
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics
