Korea's Chungnam National University inks MoU with global mass spectrometry leader Sciex

To build a collaborative research ecosystem and a global industry-academia cooperation model

Sciex, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chungnam National University, South Korea. The agreement, signed by Chris Hagen, President of Sciex, and Kim Jung-Kyum, President of Chungnam National University, emphasises the significance of this strategic alliance between the two institutions.

This MoU represents a pivotal first step in realising Chungnam National University’s “Industry on Campus” vision, which aims to break down the barriers between academia and industry, and foster an innovative ecosystem that integrates education, research, and enterprise.

Chungnam National University plans to actively incorporate cutting-edge mass spectrometry technologies from Sciex into its education and research programmes. This could enhance the university’s global competitiveness in precision analysis across key fields such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, omics, environment, and food sciences.

This collaboration with Chungnam National University is anticipated to: Provide advanced mass spectrometry equipment and technical infrastructure; Launch joint research project initiatives; Organise seminars and technical workshops; Boost cooperation on educational programmes.

This article by one of our Danaher Life Sciences thought leaders was originally published in Biospectrum. Shared here by permission.