Perkinelmer will bring its Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization (aCGH) to The University of Texas's MD Anderson Cancer Center after announcing a collaboration with the college department.
ACGH is analogous to traditional karyotyping but with greater throughput, resolution and ease of use.
Perkinelmer will train the facility's Molecular Genetic Technology (MGT) students in the aCGH technique.
It will also support two student research projects for presentation at genomics and cytogenetics conferences to increase the medical community's understanding of the utility of ACGH.
The technique will allow scientists to learn more about cytogenetical samples in less time, enabling researchers to advance the pace of their cancer research.