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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Dr. Philip Vernon, researcher in NAMRU-SA’s Immunodiagnostic and Bioassay Development Department utilizes a small (15 pound) and portable microplate reader to perform a primary immuno-typing test for white blood cell activity conventionally performed with a large (350 pound) hospital flow cytometer. Utilizing this repurposed and easily portable microplate reader brings immuno-typing one step closer to becoming practical in a combat environment. (Photo from NAMRU-SA Public Affairs)

Philip J. Vernon, Ph.D., Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio

Dr. Philip Vernon, researcher in NAMRU-SA’s Immunodiagnostic and Bioassay Development Department utilizes a small (15 pound) and portable microplate reader to perform a primary immuno-typing test for white blood cell activity conventionally performed with a large (350 pound) hospital flow cytometer. Utilizing this repurposed and easily portable microplate reader brings immuno-typing one step closer to becoming practical in a combat environment. (Photo from NAMRU-SA Public Affairs)

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