The team behind LuminexPLORE Lab
The LuminexPLORE Lab is run by Jackie Surls, PhD, an immunoassay expert with a background in building out molecular biology laboratories and designing molecular tests. Her familiarity with xMAP Technology made her a great fit to launch our custom services lab in 2019.
More recently, Jackie has added several members to her team. Here are the newest scientists in the lab:
Rhea Kang, PhD
Background: Worked extensively in proteomics and genomics at a major academic medical center.
Why the lab matters: “We’re helping people and making contributions to the scientific community.”
Advice for customers: “We’re always happy to set up a meeting, answer questions, and talk about how the LuminexPLORE Lab can help customers—whether they’re just thinking about a project or have already tried it themselves.”
Frank Medina, PhD
Background: Researched protein degradation in an academic lab and processed COVID‑19 samples and tests at a CLIA lab.
Why use xMAP Technology? “You can do anything with xMAP Technology, the possibilities are endless. From proteomics or nucleic acid assays to serology assays, it’s so customizable.”
Advice for customers: “A lot of labs want to try developing custom assays on their own, but it can be so much easier to come to the home of the technology and work with us. With our custom assay development service, you know you’re getting the best assay possible because Luminex scientists are developing it.”
Carrie Wittmer, MS
Background: Researched neurodegenerative diseases in biotech and pharma, in part by using xMAP Technology to generate more data from low-volume samples by multiplexing immunoassays instead of running serial ELISA tests.
How the lab can help: “Everyone here is a dedicated scientist; we all have a wide range of industry and academic experience.”
Advice for customers: “If you’re struggling with a project, it’s probably something we can help with. You may be experiencing a problem we’ve already gone through and can solve for you.”
LuminexPLORE Lab offers custom assay development services, assay troubleshooting, and more! If you’re interested in learning more about how we can help accelerate your research, check out the LuminexPLORE Lab page here.