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Advanced Molecular Research Laboratories, Inc. (AMR Labs), based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, is a new company committed to providing cutting edge molecular biological testing.
We also provide contract research services for companies and researchers. Although AMR is a new company, we are proud of our molecular biology and clinical laboratory expertise.
The founders of the company have over 50 years of experience between them in the various fields of molecular biology research, diagnostic testing and diagnostic kit development.
Dr. Helen Vogelbacker, Ph.D
Dr. Vogelbacker received her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. She also concurrently serves as a Scientist/Consultant and faculty member for the Biotechnology Training Institute of Bridgewater, New Jersey. She has played a key role in developing assay conditions for use of a signal amplification system in nucleic acid blot assays as well as contributing to various publications and grant proposals.
At AMR, Dr. Vogelbacker is responsible for identifying new business and scientific opportunities and generating academic and professional relationships relative to AMR services. She serves as President of AMR Laboratories and oversees operation of the testing lab.
Dr. Kathleen Murphy, Ph.D
Dr. Murphy earned her B.S. in Microbiology from the Pennsylvania State University and her Ph.D. in Microbiology from Rutgers University. She brings a background of diverse work experience to AMR Labs. Dr. Murphy has worked in the pharmaceutical industry in antibiotic development for Schering-Plough Corporation.
At Rutgers University, she taught courses in general microbiology, applied microbiology, microbial ecology, public health microbiology and biotechnology. She served as faculty coordinator and instructor for the course in Recombinant DNA Techniques offered by the Department of Continuing Professional Education, Cook College, Rutgers University.
Dr. Murphy has been a consultant for the Biotechnology Training and Consulting Institute, Bridgewater, New Jersey, specializing in protein separation methods and enzymology. Dr. Murphy serves as Vice President of AMR Laboratories and is responsible for new testing and assay development.
State of the Art Facilities
AMR has established our state of the art testing facility in Plymouth Meeting, PA. This laboratory is designed to facilitate the processing of large numbers of samples in a manner that optimizes productivity while maintaining strict control over cross-contamination between preparative and processed samples.
The facility includes a sample preparation lab, a negative pressure PCR amplification lab used for testing PCR samples, a photography lab and a multipurpose lab.
Laboratories are well equipped with instrumentation required for molecular biological procedures. Large cold storage walk-in coolers (4°, - 20°) as well as ample low temperature storage (- 80°C) are available for long term storage of critical specimens. Offices containing administrative areas for customer services are also utilized. Faxing and e-mail capability allows for quick reporting of test results.
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