ACTION ITEM:

Approval to purchase a Synergy Hl Hybrid Multi-Mode Reader and Gas Controller for CO2 and O2.

FACTS:

The Land Grant Program is requesting to use USDA Research Grant funds to purchase a Synergy Hl Hybrid Multi-Mode Reader and Gas Controller for CO2 and O2. This equipment will support the animal science programs by measuring a number of metabolites and their impact on cell growth, supporting the food safety and nutrition program by measuring anti-oxidative and oxidative products in food samples and monitor cell growth when grown under a range of conditions, and will also be used to monitor cancer cell culture growth assays with a range of treatments.

BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:

$53,250.00 (USDA Research Grant Funds)

RECOMMENDATION:

Acting President Stamps recommends that the Board of Regents approve the equipment purchase.

MOTION:

Approve the purchase of a Synergy Hl Hybrid Multi-Mode Reader and Gas Controller for CO2 and O2.

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