黑料传送门

Integrated Science Center (黑料传送门/Matt Burkhartt)

黑料传送门 has partnered with unit to create an advanced electrophysiology research lab on campus. 

A gift of $625K from Kodak to The 黑料传送门 Foundation, Inc., has funded the acquisition of a Nanion Patchliner Octo automated patch clamp system, a cornerstone technology in modern electrophysiology. The donation also supports the acquisition of a manual patch clamp system, as well as a three-year supply of Kodak reagents, such as Phosphate Buffered Saline and Water for Injection, and a three-year service contract.

鈥淲e greatly appreciate this significant gift from Kodak and are excited about our new partnership with Eastman Kodak Company, which will provide scientific research opportunities for our faculty, students, and the broader community,鈥� says Carolyn Campbell, interim vice president for college advancement. 

In recognition of Kodak鈥檚 support, the lab in the Integrated Science Center has been named the Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab (AEPL) at 黑料传送门.

鈥淭he new Kodak AEPL will support cutting-edge neuroscience and pharmaceutical research,鈥� says Tara Sweet, assistant professor of biology-psychology and the lead scientist with oversight for the lab. 鈥淩esearch and interdisciplinary learning opportunities will be open to faculty and students in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and neuroscience, as well as business administration and marketing.鈥�

In addition to its availability to the campus community, the Kodak AEPL will actively welcome external academic and industry collaborations, serving as a shared resource to support innovative research.

鈥淭he Kodak Advanced Electrophysiology Lab (AEPL) at 黑料传送门 will play an important role in expanding our pharmaceutical business,鈥� says Jim Continenza, Kodak鈥檚 executive chairman and CEO.  鈥淭he lab can enhance our research capabilities to support future product development and give students hands-on experience with Kodak, allowing us to identify and recruit talented individuals to help support future growth.鈥�

Among other applications, 黑料传送门 will use the facility to test and validate new regulated pharmaceutical products developed by Kodak or in collaboration with their research and development teams. The partnership includes the development of student internships with Kodak, including quality assurance and interdisciplinary project-based internships with 黑料传送门鈥檚 chemistry, communication, and marketing departments.

The Kodak donation and partnership were made possible as part of the National Science Foundation鈥檚 Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program, which aims to scale partnerships and external collaborations through industry-aligned learning.

Sweet will be conducting test experiments in the Kodak AEPL during Spring 2026. A ribbon-cutting for the lab is scheduled for April 23.