to the study of human disease through wastewater epidemiology, zoonotic diseases, and wildlife disease. Instrumentation includes ddPCR, qPCR, and nanopore long read genetic sequencing.
Robotics Lab: The LSSU Robotics Lab is a multimillion-dollar facility dedicated to student instruction in robotics and automation technology. Robotic workcells use FANUC, Stäubli, and Kuka industrial robots.
Micro Analysis & Spectroscopic Characterization (MASC) Lab: The MASC Lab is a regional research facility dedicated to the characterization of biologic, geologic, and engineered material as well as forensic trace evidence and environmental contaminants. Established in 2023 with funding from the National Science Foundation, MASC Lab core instrumentation includes a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and a micro X-Ray Fluorescence spectrometer (υXRF). Additional instrumentation includes a quantum cascade laser infrared chemical imaging system, fluorescence microscopy, and polarized light microscopy.
Simulation Center: In the …