The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art Agilent Bio-LC Infinity II analytical system as part of its MAHE Core Research Facility at the Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research (MCBR). The unveiling ceremony was graced by the Vice Chancellor of MAHE, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Health Sciences, Dr Sarath K Rao.
The cutting-edge Bio-LC system, developed by Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., boasts of bio-inert operation, ensuring minimal interference from columns and tubing, particularly beneficial for analysing sensitive biological samples such as oligonucleotides, peptides, neurotransmitters, metabolites, and pharmaceuticals.
Speaking at the event, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M D Venkatesh emphasised the importance of the new facility in advancing research in life sciences, health sciences, and technology. He urged scientists and Ph.D. scholars across disciplines to leverage this innovative platform to drive groundbreaking research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Sharath Rao, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Health Sciences, highlighted MAHE’s commitment to investing in research infrastructure and establishing the “MAHE Research Park” in the near future. He emphasised the university’s dedication to empowering scholars to chart new frontiers in knowledge sharing, innovation, and societal impact.
Dr. Vadiraja Bhat, Business Development Manager of Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., presented the technical details of the Bio-LC system and its potential to revolutionise research processes. He highlighted its enhanced performance and efficiency over conventional HPLCs, enabling researchers to achieve more accurate and reliable results.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by heads of institutions and faculty members from various health sciences and technology disciplines of MAHE. Dr. Raviraja N S, Professor and Coordinator of MCBR, expressed gratitude to the visionary leadership of MAHE for realising the core facility during the ongoing “Year of Research Excellence.”
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Dr. Souvik Dey, the coordinator of the core facility, emphasised the transformative impact of the ultra-HPLC system and its potential to accelerate research outcomes. Dr. Raghavendra Upadhya, Assistant Professor at MCBR, MAHE, delivered the vote of thanks, and Ms. Aditi Khamamkar anchored the program.
The inauguration of the state-of-the-art Bio-LC Infinity II analytical system marks a significant milestone for MAHE and its commitment to driving forward innovative research.
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