AB Sciex said that the new facility serves as a regional hub for the scientific community to learn about the latest innovations in analytical-based laboratory instrumentation. The center hosts a full complement of mass spectrometry instrumentation, workflows and applications for the pharmaceutical, proteomics and biomarker research, forensics, environmental and food safety testing markets.
The primary functions include sample analysis, instrument and workflow demonstrations, comprehensive training programs, region-specific applications development, on-site and remote customer support, and scientific collaborations with research leaders in a variety of life science disciplines.
Andy Boorn, president of AB Sciex, said: “AB Sciex is proud to be a trusted partner for our customers and collaborators in China and throughout the Asia Pacific region. Our new Application Support Center represents a significant investment and a commitment to delivering innovative technologies and world-class service and support to help address critical issues such as food safety and protecting the environment.
“We are looking forward to enhancing this support through continued investment and partnerships within the life science community through this regional center of excellence for mass spectrometry technologies.”