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Bioassay Methods Group
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The Bioassay Methods Group develops and applies standards and methods for all analytical and bioanalytical measurements pertinent to instrument calibration and validation to ensure bioassay performance for identification and quantitation of molecular and biological species; investigates fundamental biological processes by means of spectroscopy, electrochemistry, calorimetry, and molecular biology measurements to develop new and improved techniques, methodologies, and standards; uses state-of-the-art techniques and methods to explore and resolve measurement issues in molecular biology, nanobiotechnology, immunology, biophysical chemistry, molecular spectrometry and surface chemistry; works with users and manufacturers of analytical and bioanalytical instruments to assess method performance and to determine and address existing and future standards needs ranging from device calibration and instrument performance to the development of biological reference materials and procedures; works cooperatively with other government agencies and laboratories to improve the quality and reliability of their measurements in the biological sciences; and supports a broad range of health, defense, environmental, and energy research related activities and customers. Programs/Projects
Development of Enhanced mRNA Amplification using Microfluidics—In conjunction with NCI/NIH, NIST is developing methods to improve mRNA amplification from small biological samples. Typical sample processing requires relatively high concentrations of nucleic … Traceability in Molecular Spectrophotometry—Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) and NIST Traceable Reference Materials (NTRMs) for UV/visible/NIR spectrophotometry are certified transfer standards that assure accurate optical transmittance … Recertification of Neutral Density SRMs for Regular Spectral Transmittance—The certification for all SRM neutral density filters expires after two years. We maintain a program to recertify such filters produced by us. Filters returned for recertification are measured in … Multiplexed Detectorless Electrophoresis—The ability to acquire large amounts of high quality data very rapidly is increasingly important for progress in the biological sciences. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) has a number of advantages … Quantification of Cells with Specific Phenotypic Characteristics—Flow cytometers are versatile instruments that have been successfully used to enumerate cell subsets in infectious diseases (e.g., HIV) and to diagnose malignancies through changes in the … Genotoxicity of Nanoparticles—As a result of their novel properties, nanoparticles are expected to be produced and incorporated into consumer products at exponentially increasing quantities. However, the potential risks they … Nanoparticle Accumulation and Distribution in Organisms—Given the substantial differences between nanoparticles (NPs) and typical organic and inorganic environmental contaminants, new experimental methods and analytical techniques are needed to … Nanoparticle Distribution in the Natural Environment—Given the substantial differences between nanoparticles (NPs) and typical organic and inorganic environmental contaminants, new methods and analytical techniques are needed to accurately measure … Thermodynamics of Enzyme-catalyzed Reactions—To develop the thermodynamic data and methodology required for effective bioprocess engineering. Relative Intensity Correction Standards for Fluorescence and Raman Spectroscopy—Luminescence measurements have become the methods of choice for new clinical and biochemical analyses due to their high selectivity and sensitivity. At the same time, the use of Raman measurements … Controlling Microfluidic Cell Culture Environments —NIST has taken advantage of recent technological advances to develop polymer microfluidic cell culture systems that provide a level of control over the cellular microenvironment unmatched in … Selected Publications
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