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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