KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
ACTION ITEM 7B(v.)
ACTION ITEM:
Approval to purchase a QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System.
FACTS:
The Land Grant Program is requesting to use USDA Research Grant funds to purchase QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System. This equipment will support the KSU Aquaculture research efforts and allows DNA fragment analysis, qPCR, analysis of gene expression, and bacterial/pathogen detection for research being conducted in a number of aquaculture projects.
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
$70,840.00 (USDA Research Grant Funds)
RECOMMENDATION:
Acting President Stamps recommends that the Board of Regents approve the equipment purchase.
MOTION:
Approve the purchase of a QuantStudio Absolute Q Digital PCR System.
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