The Queensland Eye Institute (QEI) Foundation has funded vision research for more than 60 years, working to eradicate preventable blindness.
This spring the QEI Foundation is running a special appeal to replace a Microplate Reader, equipment that detects and quantifies chemical, biological, or physical reactions or properties within the wells of a microplate. This equipment is essential for efficient screening in research, diagnostics, and drug discovery.
The system in QEI’s laboratory has failed beyond repair and replacing it is now a priority. Our scientists are facing significant delays, relying on a rented machine when possible, or travelling to other labs to complete their work.
Throughout September, October and November, every donation made to the QEI Foundation will go directly towards purchasing a new microplate reader system.
Read about QEI’s silk sericin research, which relies on a microplate reader, at this link.